Redo Last Action in Excel
After undoing an action in Excel, you may want to apply it again. The Redo shortcut lets you quickly restore the last undone step.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Y | Cmd + Y |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
Pressing Ctrl + Y (or Cmd + Y on Mac) reapplies the most recently undone action, helping you move forward quickly without repeating steps manually.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Perform an action in Excel
- Undo it using Ctrl + Z or Cmd + Z
- Press Ctrl + Y (Windows) or Cmd + Y (Mac)
- The action will be reapplied
Tips & Best Practices
- Redo works only after an Undo action
- Redo history is cleared if you perform a new action
- Some actions cannot be redone, such as saving a file
FAQ
- Q: Can I redo multiple actions?
- Yes, you can redo multiple steps as long as no new action is performed.
- Q: What is the difference between Redo and Repeat?
- Redo restores an undone action, while Repeat repeats the last command.