To reverse your last Undo, you use the command known as Redo, which is typically performed by pressing CTRL+Y on Windows systems.
Understanding Undo and Redo
In most software applications, especially text editors and creative programs, Undo is a function that allows you to reverse the last action you performed. This is incredibly useful for correcting mistakes or reverting unwanted changes.
Following an Undo action, the Redo command becomes available. Its purpose is to reverse the Undo itself, effectively reapplying the action that was just undone. Think of Undo and Redo as steps backward and forward through your recent actions.
Performing the Redo Command
As stated in documentation for various systems, such as Sitefinity CMS, the standard shortcut key combination to reverse your last Undo command is CTRL+Y.
Key Points:
- Activation: You can use the Redo command only after you have first used the Undo command.
- Multiple Steps: Just as you can often undo multiple actions, you can also reverse more than one action that has been undone by repeatedly using the Redo command (e.g., pressing CTRL+Y multiple times).
- Context: While CTRL+Y is common on Windows, the shortcut might vary slightly on other operating systems (e.g., Command+Shift+Z on macOS) or within specific software applications, although CTRL+Y is widely supported.
Here's a quick look at the standard shortcuts:
| Action | Windows Shortcut | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Undo | CTRL+Z | Reverses the last action |
| Redo | CTRL+Y | Reverses the last Undo |
Using Redo is the standard and intended way to "undo an undo command" and restore the state of your work to how it was before you performed the Undo.
