Quickly undo mistakes in many Windows programs by pressing the shortcut key Ctrl+Z. For example, if you mistakenly cut or deleted text in Microsoft Word pressing Ctrl and Z at the same time would undo that change.
Multiple undo
Most Windows programs also support the ability to undo multiple changes. Continuing to press Ctrl+Z undoes one change at a time often back up to 12 or more changes.
If you are using an Apple computer, you would replace Ctrl with Command.
Redo the undo
If you undo something mistakenly, pressing Ctrl+Y redoes the undo.
Related information
- Microsoft Excel tips
- Microsoft Word tips
- Top 10 keyboard shortcuts everyone should know.
- See our redo, Ctrl, and undo definitions for further information and related links on these terms.
