Windows Redo Command • Direct & Essential
takes you back one step. Ctrl + Y takes you forward again — like replaying your last action.”
| Application | Action | Shortcut | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Redo | Ctrl + Y | | Web Browsers | Redo (Text) | Ctrl + Shift + Z | | Adobe Photoshop | Redo (Toggle) | Ctrl + Z | | Microsoft Word | Repeat Last Action | Ctrl + Y | windows redo command
If you are using a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), the standard Ctrl + Y shortcut for text. takes you back one step
Redo restores the action you just undid. It allows you to step forward through your history to recover work you accidentally retracted. It allows you to step forward through your
In browsers, the Redo shortcut is linked to the history of the text input, but due to legacy coding, the shortcut is different.
While the core shortcut is consistent, some applications offer unique ways to reapply your actions: Application Redo Shortcut Alternative / Repeat Shortcut Ctrl + Y F4 (also repeats the last action) Google Docs / Sheets Ctrl + Y Ctrl + Shift + Z File Explorer Ctrl + Y Right-click > Redo (in the context menu) Adobe Creative Cloud Ctrl + Shift + Z