ctrl-z
Keyboard mistake eraser
Ctrl-z is the keyboard shortcut for undo on Windows and Linux systems, reversing the most recent action in software applications.
The command has become cultural shorthand for wishing you could reverse a mistake in real life: I said something stupid—wish I could ctrl-z that conversation.
The Mac equivalent is command-z.
Reverse a prior action
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- keyboardArray of input keys
- revertReturn to earlier condition
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
Windows · cancel · mistake · edit · restore · history · buffer · keystroke
undo
Reverse a prior action
command · Windows · cancel · mistake · edit · restore · history · buffer · keystroke · hotkey
undo
Reverse a prior action
time-travel · reset · rewind · do-over · unsend · unspoken · retract · backpedal · fantasy · real-life
revision
Altering to improve
rework · do-over · second-chance · backtrack · mulligan · retry · redraft · reconsider · rethink · rewrite
- text editingcopy, editing, paste, undo, delete
- backtrackingretreat, retracing steps, undoing, turning back, doubling back
- renewalrenewal, reinvigoration, restart, reboot, fresh start