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On a PC, which shortcut usually undoes the last typing action?

Ctrl+Z.

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  1. Ctrl+S
  2. Ctrl+X
  3. Ctrl+Z ✔

Why: Press Ctrl+Z to undo the last typing action. It can recover a recent typing mistake.

Huh, didn't know that: Ctrl+Y can redo typing that you undid.

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Answer: Ctrl+Z. Press Ctrl+Z to undo the last typing action. It can recover a recent typing mistake.

  1. Microsoft Support: Keyboard shortcuts in Windows support.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows/keyboard-shortcuts-in-windows
    Ctrl+Z | Undo the last typing.
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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