By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Deleted a whole paragraph by accident? Don’t panic, and don’t retype it. Press Ctrl + Z and it comes right back.
The Shortcut
- Ctrl + Z: undo your last action
- Press it again to undo more
- Works in documents, email, spreadsheets, File Explorer and more
- Mac: ⌘ + Z
Bonus Tip: Redo with Ctrl + Y
Undid one step too many? Press Ctrl + Y to redo it. It works in Word, Google Docs and most Windows apps. On a Mac, press ⌘ + Shift + Z.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
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