Keyboard shortcuts are crucial for working professionals and students as these save a lot of time. Out of the many keyboard shortcuts used frequently, undo, and redo shortcuts are a lifesaver. Undo shortcuts are helpful when you commit a mistake and want to reverse it. Sometimes we end up reversing something, but later on, we realise the need to restore it. The redo shortcut converts the typed text, content, or change you un-did. Using undo and redo shortcuts on Windows and Mac OS is slightly different. In this blog, we shall cover how to use redo and undo shortcuts on your PC and the various apps you can use them for. Moreover, we will see how you can use a repeating task in Photoshop or Paint.
Apps You Can Use Undo & Redo Shortcuts For
Undo and Redo shortcuts find significant applications in tools like Excel, Photoshop, Powerpoint, and Microsoft apps in general. They have the same role in Google Docs, Gmail, Paint, and other similar tools. Be it a Windows PC or Macbook, the undo and redo shortcuts are convenient for all types of work. Suppose you are writing an article or email and ended up deleting or changing some texts. You can use undo shortcut to reverse the change.
Now, consider a scenario where you end up reversing something you shouldn’t have. You can use a redo shortcut to bring that text or formatting back. Similarly, one can use these shortcuts in tools like Photoshop and Paint to reverse changes to images or drawings.
How To Use Undo & Redo Shortcut On Windows?
It is quite easy to use undo and redo shortcuts on Windows 7, 10, or 11. Follow these simple steps to use these shortcuts to reverse or redo an action.
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Undo Shortcut For Windows 7, 10, Or 11
Different apps have different default limits of steps up to which you can undo the changes. For example, Excel has the limit of undoing up to 100 steps. If you want to undo your changes, use Ctrl+Z. It means you must hold the Control (Ctrl) key and press Z. This is a standard way of undoing a change across all apps. You can also use shortcuts on the menus or upper left bar for undoing a task. Use your mouse to bring the cursor to the undo icon. An undo icon would look like a curved arrow pointing to the left. Click on that icon to undo your Photoshop, pain, excel, and more changes.
Redo Shortcut For Windows 7, 10, Or 11
The redo shortcut returns the changes you lost by using the undo shortcut. Simply put, if you end up undoing something you shouldn’t have, you can use a redo shortcut and bring it back. Magical right?
How can you use the redo shortcut in Windows? The command for redoing a change is Ctrl+Y. This means one must hold the Control key (Ctrl) and press Y. There is another way of redoing an action using your mouse. To redo a change, take your cursor to the redo icon. A redo icon is generally a curved arrow pointing right. Click on that arrow to use the redo shortcut.
How Can You Use Undo & Redo Shortcut On MacOS
It is similar to undo and redo an action on Macbook and iMac. For devices like Macbook and iMac that use Mac OS, use the Command key instead of Ctrl. If you want to use your mouse to undo or redo an action, follow the same steps for Windows.
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Bonus Tip: Enable Your Clipboard
Turning on your clipboard opens new options for saving copied text and multitasking. You can copy many texts or images in a row and paste them into different places using your clipboard.
Hold the Windows key and type V to access and enable your clipboard. In short, the shortcut is Windows+V. Now whenever you want to access text or image that you copied, tap into your clipboard using the same shortcut.
Click on the text or image in the clipboard that you want to use. You’ll find that the text or image will be easily pasted into the window you’re working on.
These were some crucial tips for using undo and redo shortcut and multitasking like a pro. Use these keyboard shortcuts to save your time on assignments and work. We regularly bring new tips like this to help you boost your productivity. Keep visiting for more information and hacks related to computers and the internet.
