Redo shortcut
Windows
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⇧shift⌘cmdZRedo reapplies the last action you undid. It is Ctrl+Y in most Windows apps and Shift+Cmd+Z on a Mac. Many Windows apps (browsers, VS Code, Photoshop) also accept Ctrl+Shift+Z.
Variants and related combos
| Where / what | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | CtrlY | ⌘cmdY |
| Google Docs and Sheets | CtrlY | ⇧shift⌘cmdZ |
| Photoshop | CtrlShiftZ | ⇧shift⌘cmdZ |
| VS Code | CtrlY | ⇧shift⌘cmdZ |
Good to know
- In Excel, F4 and Ctrl+Y also repeat your last action when there is nothing to redo.
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Questions
What is the redo shortcut?
Redo reapplies the last action you undid. It is Ctrl+Y in most Windows apps and Shift+Cmd+Z on a Mac. Many Windows apps (browsers, VS Code, Photoshop) also accept Ctrl+Shift+Z.