Quick answer
Press Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Cmd+Z (Mac) immediately after a mistake to undo it, and use Ctrl+Shift+Z or Cmd+Shift+Z to redo. On mobile, tap the ••• menu and select Undo, or shake your device on iOS. For older changes, open Page history from the page menu to restore a previous version.
Steps at a glance
- Press Ctrl+Z or Cmd+Z right after the mistake
- Use Ctrl+Shift+Z or Cmd+Shift+Z to redo
- On mobile, tap ••• and choose Undo
- Shake your iPhone to trigger Undo
- Open the page's ••• menu and select Page history
- Click a past version to preview it
- Click Restore to bring back that version
Summary
Notion tracks every keystroke and block change, giving you multiple layers of protection against accidental edits or deletions. Whether you need to reverse a single typo or roll an entire page back to yesterday's version, Notion's undo tools and Page history feature have you covered.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Undo with a keyboard shortcut on desktop
On Windows, press Ctrl + Z immediately after making a mistake to reverse it. On Mac, press Cmd + Z instead. This works in both the browser version and the desktop app, and it reverses one action at a time, so press it repeatedly to undo several steps in a row.
Step 2
Redo an action if you undo too much
If you accidentally undo something you wanted to keep, press Ctrl + Shift + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + Z (Mac) to redo it. This shortcut restores the most recently undone action and works the same way across text, blocks, and formatting changes.
Step 3
Undo changes on mobile
In the Notion app on iOS or Android, tap the ••• menu at the top right of the page and select Undo from the options. On iPhone, you can also shake the device to trigger the Undo prompt. This is useful when you're editing a to-do list or checklist on the go and need a quick fix.
Step 4
Open Page history for older edits
If the mistake happened a while ago and simple undo no longer reaches it, click the ••• menu at the top of the page and select Page history (labeled Version history on some plans). This shows a timeline of saved snapshots so you can find changes made minutes, hours, or days earlier.
Step 5
Preview and restore a previous version
In Page history, click any snapshot in the timeline to preview exactly how the page looked at that point. If it has the content you need back, click Restore this version to replace the current page with that snapshot without losing the page's URL or its position in your workspace.
Step 6
Coordinate with collaborators before restoring
If you share a page with teammates, a restore replaces everyone's current view of that page, not just your own. Before rolling back a shared page, message collaborators so nobody loses work they added after the version you're about to restore.
Why this matters
You're mid-edit on a shared project page when you accidentally delete a whole section or overwrite a teammate's notes. Knowing how to undo instantly — or roll back to an earlier version — saves you from redoing hours of work and keeps your workspace trustworthy for everyone using it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I undo changes after closing Notion?
Basic undo (Ctrl + Z or Cmd + Z) only works within your current session and resets once you close the page or app. For changes from a past session, use Page history from the page's ••• menu to find and restore an earlier snapshot instead.
Does undo work the same way for databases and tables?
Yes, undo reverses recent edits to rows and properties in a [database](/guides/notion/create-a-database) the same way it reverses text changes. For accidentally deleted rows or bulk edits made a while ago, Page history is more reliable than repeated undo presses.
Can I recover a page I deleted entirely?
Yes. Open the sidebar, click Trash near the bottom, find the deleted page, and click Restore. Pages typically stay in Trash for a limited time before permanent removal, so recover important ones as soon as you notice the mistake.
Is there a limit to how many times I can undo in a row?
You can press undo repeatedly to step back through multiple actions, but very old changes eventually fall outside what simple undo can reach. Once that happens, switch to Page history to locate and restore an earlier version of the page.
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