Ctrl+Z
Alternatively called Control+Z and C-z, ^z, Ctrl+Z is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to undo the previous action. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
Most programs that support the Ctrl+Z keyboard shortcut allow you to use it multiple times. For example, you could press and hold Ctrl, and press Z three times to undo the last three changes (if they exist).
How to use the Ctrl+Z keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press Z.
Ctrl+Z in an Internet browser
In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera), pressing Ctrl+Z will undo any change made in a browser form or text field.
Ctrl+Z in Excel and other spreadsheet programs
In Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs, pressing Ctrl+Z will undo any change made in a spreadsheet.
Ctrl+Z in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, Ctrl+Z will undo any edit made to a presentation.
Ctrl+Z in Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+Z will undo any change made in a document.
Ctrl+Z in Google Docs
Pressing Ctrl+Z in Google Docs undoes any change made in a document.
Using Ctrl+Z with the copy con command
When using the MS-DOS copy con command, pressing Ctrl+Z finalizes the creation of a file and then saves it.
Ctrl+Z in a command line environment
While in a command line interface, such as Linux and Unix, Ctrl+Z is used to send a TSTP (temporary stop) signal to request it to stop temporarily.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.