📊Excel Shortcut

Redo

Detailed guide to use "Redo" in Excel

Shortcut Keys

The highlighted keys show where to press. Press the required keys together.

Windows

Ctrl
Y

Windows shortcut: Ctrl+Y

Mac

Cmd
Y

Mac shortcut: Cmd+Y

In Action

This shows a representative pseudo-Excel example of what happens after the shortcut runs. The actual Excel UI may differ slightly.

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You can scroll the sheet horizontally

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Basic Info

Category
Editing
Difficulty
☆☆(Beginner)

How to Use

  1. 1Select the target cell/range if needed
  2. 2Press the highlighted keys shown above together
  3. 3Redo is executed

Practice

Practice this shortcut and build reliable muscle memory.

Usage Tip

Redo an action that was undone.

FAQ

What is the shortcut for Redo?

Windows: Ctrl+Y. Mac: Cmd+Y.

How do I use Redo?

Use it after selecting the target cell or range to speed up edits and fixes.

What shortcuts should I practice after Redo?

Practice undo, format cells, and cell editing next and you can move through common Excel work much faster.

Where can I practice Redo?

Use the page button to start a focused drill right away. If you switch to full practice, you can review undo, format cells, and cell editing in the same flow.

What is the action preview for Redo?

A visual pseudo-Excel simulation showing the before and after state when you run the shortcut.