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How to Undo in Adobe Acrobat

Fri. 03 Nov. 202363393

Ever found yourself in a situation where you've made an unwanted change to a PDF document in Adobe Acrobat and wished you could revert it?

You're not alone. Whether you're a community beginner just starting with the software or someone who has been using it for years, the "Undo" function is a critical workflow tool that can save you from potential mistakes.


Let's find out how to undo in Adobe Acrobat and keep your work completely error-free.

Theodore Cipolla
Blog Author - B2B SaaS Content Marketer
Theodore is a B2B SaaS Content Marketer with over ten years of experience. He is passionate about helping professionals appreciate the value of tools quickly.


How to Undo in Adobe Acrobat

Check out our guide for undoing in Adobe Acrobat and make sure you have full control over your PDF. 

Step 1: Undoing the Most Recent Change

To undo your latest change, navigate to the Menu. Please note that some actions, like scrolling, cannot be undone.



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Step 2: Scroll down the Menu to "Undo, Redo & more"

Select "Undo".



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Step 3: Using shortcuts 

Simply use keyboard shortcuts to save time. Press "Ctrl + Z" on Windows or " Command-Z" on Mac. 

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More on the "Undo, Redo & more" Menu

The "Undo, Redo & more" menu has far more functions than simply undoing and redoing actions (as its name suggests).

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Let's unpack them:

1. Select all and Deselect all

This nifty feature lets you highlight an entire PDF's contents, regardless of size.



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This is a great way to edit your entire PDF, changing its font, line spacing, and alignment to your needs. 



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2. Copy file to clipboard

Select this option if you need to paste the contents of your PDF into a Word document or other document management tool.



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3. Check spelling

From the Undo, Redo & more, head to "Check spelling", "Check Spelling in Comments and Fields"



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Click "Start" to review all your comments and fields' spelling and grammar.



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