Whether you’ve accidentally deleted text or made unwanted changes, Notion’s undo functionality is crucial for a smooth and error-free experience. In this guide, you’ll learn:
- Keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac - Mobile ways for iOS and Android - Advanced tips using Notion’s version history features
Notion offers multiple ways to undo actions across different devices, ensuring you can easily revert mistakes or unwanted changes. Here’s an overview of the methods available:
Keyboard Shortcut in Windows:
Control + Z: Undo the last action.
Control + Shift + Z or Control + Y: Redo the action.
Keyboard Shortcut in Mac:
Command + Z: Undo the last action.
Command + Shift + Z: Redo the action.
Methods in iOS:
Shake Gesture: Shake your device to trigger the Undo option. Simply shake your iPhone or iPad gently. A pop-up will appear; tap Undo to revert the last action.
Three-Finger Tap (iOS 16 and later): Tap with three fingers on the screen and select Undo.
Methods in Android:
Two-Finger Swipe Left to Right on the keyboard: Undo the last action (availability may vary depending on the device and version).
If the methods or gestures mentioned above aren’t available, you can access the Undo option from the action menu.
Action Menu:
Click on the three dot icon (•••) in the upper right corner of the Notion page.
Select Undo from the dropdown menu to revert the last action.
For multiple undos, repeat the process or continue using keyboard shortcuts.
To redo an action, select Redo from the same menu.
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Additional Tips
Page History: For more extensive changes, use the Page History in the action menu feature to restore previous versions of your page.
Limitations: Undo actions are available only until the page is closed. Ensure to undo changes before exiting Notion to retain the ability to revert.
Act Promptly: The undo feature is most effective shortly after making a change.
Combine Methods: If one method doesn't work, try another (e.g., gesture vs. menu).
Customize Settings: Ensure that gesture-based undo options are enabled in your device settings for quicker access.
Advanced Undo Techniques in Notion
Notion offers several advanced undo techniques to help you manage and recover changes effectively. Here’s how you can leverage these features:
Accessing Version History
Page History allows you to view and revert to previous versions of your pages. Here are steps to access:
Click on the three dot icon (•••) in the upper right corner of the page.
Select Version History from the dropdown menu.
Reverting to a Previous Version:
Browse through the list of saved snapshots.
Click on a timestamp to preview that version.
Click Restore this version to revert your page to that state.
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