Shortcut keys
WindowsCtrl + Z
MacCmd + Z
Ribbon path
Quick Access Toolbar → Undo
What it does
Reverses the last action. Press repeatedly to undo multiple steps. Excel keeps up to 100 undo steps by default.
How to use this shortcut
- Open the Excel workbook and select the relevant cell, row, column, range, or sheet.
- Press the shortcut keys shown above for your platform.
- Confirm any dialog options if Excel opens a menu or prompt.
FAQ
What is the Excel shortcut for undo?
On Windows, use Ctrl + Z. On Mac, use Cmd + Z.
Where is undo in the Excel Ribbon?
The Ribbon path is Quick Access Toolbar → Undo.
What does undo do in Excel?
Reverses the last action. Press repeatedly to undo multiple steps. Excel keeps up to 100 undo steps by default.