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The Excel redo shortcut is Ctrl + Y on Windows and Command + Y on macOS.

Yes, the shortcut restores the most recent undone action. The key command repeats actions after an undo operation.

How to use the Excel redo shortcut

1. Press Ctrl + Y on Windows.

2. Press Command + Y on macOS.

3. Select the Redo icon in the Quick Access Toolbar when keyboard access is unavailable.

What actions can be redone in Excel?

The redo command restores formatting adjustments, value entries, formula edits, and structural changes such as row or column inserts. The feature supports more than 90% of standard worksheet actions and maintains the sequence of operations during a session.

Common reasons redo may not work

1. A new action replaced the undo stack.

2. A macro triggered a state reset.

3. The workbook moved between protected and unprotected modes.

4. The workbook ran a VBA event that cleared the action history.

How to add a Redo button to the Quick Access Toolbar

1. Select File.

2. Select Options.

3. Select Quick Access Toolbar.

4. Choose Redo from the command list.

5. Select Add.

6. Select OK.

How to redo multiple actions

1. Press Ctrl + Y or Command + Y repeatedly.

2. Hold the shortcut to increase speed on supported devices.

3. Use the Redo button’s dropdown when enabled to select multiple steps in a single action.

Difference between Redo and Repeat

Redo restores an undone action.
Repeat duplicates the last action that does not modify cell content.
Repeat uses F4 on both Windows and macOS for formatting and structural repetition.

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