The shortcut for undo in Adobe Illustrator is Ctrl + Z.
In Adobe Illustrator, the standard keyboard shortcut to undo your last action is Ctrl + Z on Windows, or Cmd + Z on macOS. This allows you to quickly reverse a step without needing to navigate through menus.
As mentioned in the provided reference:
"there is also that keyboard shortcut for this which is Ctrl set and that makes it a bit faster."
Using this shortcut makes the workflow significantly faster, especially when making multiple adjustments or correcting mistakes frequently.
How to Use the Undo Shortcut
Simply press and hold the Ctrl key (or Cmd key on Mac) and then press the Z key. Each press of Z while holding Ctrl/Cmd will typically undo one previous action in sequence.
Related Shortcuts
It's also helpful to know the related shortcut for redoing an action that you just undid:
| Action | Windows Shortcut | macOS Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Cmd + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + Z | Cmd + Shift + Z |
Using these shortcuts, you can efficiently navigate backwards and forwards through the history of your actions within your Illustrator document. This saves time and allows for quick experimentation and correction during the design process.
