What is the meaning of Ctrl+Y in english?

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Ctrl+Y

Alternatively REFERRED to as Control+Y and C-y, ^y, Ctrl+Y is a keyboard shortcut most often used to redo an action reversed using the undo command. For example, if you used the Ctrl+Z shortcut to undo what you THOUGHT was a mistake, but realize it wasn't, you could press Ctrl+Y to redo the previous action.

Note

If the Ctrl+Z shortcut has not been pressed, Ctrl+Y doesn't work as there is nothing to redo.

Tip

On Apple computers, the shortcut for redo is Command+Y.

How to use the Ctrl+Y keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press Y.

Ctrl+Y in an Internet browser

In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, OPERA), pressing Ctrl+Y will redo any previously-undone action.

  • Firefox shortcuts
  • Google Chrome shortcuts
  • Internet Explorer shortcuts
Ctrl+Y in Excel and other spreadsheet programs

In Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet programs, pressing Ctrl+Y will redo any previously-undone action.

  • Full list of Excel shortcuts.
  • Google Sheets shortcuts.
Ctrl+Y in Microsoft POWERPOINT

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Ctrl+Y keyboard shortcut will redo any previously-undone action.

  • Full list of PowerPoint shortcuts.
Ctrl+Y in Outlook

In Microsoft Outlook, pressing Ctrl+Y ALLOWS you to go to a folder.

  • Full list of Outlook shortcuts.
Ctrl+Y in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word and other word processor programs, pressing Ctrl+Y will redo any previously-undone action.

  • Full list of Microsoft Word shortcuts.
Ctrl+Y in the edit command window

In the edit command window, Ctrl+Y deletes the current line.

Related keyboard shortcuts and keys

Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

  • Alt+Y
  • Ctrl

Posted on 20 May 2022, this text provides information on Computer Definitions related to C - Definitions in Computer Definitions. Please note that while accuracy is prioritized, the data presented might not be entirely correct or up-to-date. This information is offered for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice.

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