By Teddy CipollaFri. 03 Nov. 20233min Read

How to Undo in Adobe Acrobat

Knowing how to undo in Adobe Acrobat is essential to ensure you deliver error-free documents for various legal, official, or social needs.
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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.

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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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