Press Z to undo your last action in Gmail, an archive, a delete, or a label you did not mean to apply. It is the safety net that lets you move fast through your inbox, because a wrong move is one key to reverse.
CMDK transforms your Gmail into a keyboard first experience, not just transforming existing Gmail keyboard shortcuts but also adding new ones for you to be 2x faster at email. CMDK also adds a command bar, natural language snooze, split inbox with Tabs, one-click email nuke, and easy account switching tools. It reduces your reliance on the mouse, getting you into a state of flow as you use Gmail everyday.
Undo last action Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
Step 1: Open your Gmail account and make sure you are logged in.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: In the Settings menu, go to the “General” tab and scroll down until you find the “Keyboard shortcuts” section.
Step 4: Click on the radio button next to “Keyboard shortcuts on” to enable keyboard shortcuts in Gmail.
Step 5: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Save Changes” button to confirm the changes.
Step 6: Now, when you are composing an email or doing any action in Gmail, you can use the shortcut “Ctrl + Z” (Command + Z on Mac) to undo your last action.
You can also let CMDK handle this for you. It turns Gmail’s keyboard shortcuts on automatically and adds dozens more, so Undo Last Action and the rest just work from the first day.
Why stop at one shortcut?
If Undo Last Action already saves you time, a full keyboard workflow will save you a lot more. CMDK layers more than 80 shortcuts onto Gmail, plus a command bar, plain-English snooze, a split inbox, sender nuke, and fast account switching, all without leaving the keyboard. Try CMDK and feel the difference on day one.
Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
CMDK adds these and 80+ more shortcuts to Gmail, along with a command bar and natural-language snooze. See how CMDK works or check CMDK pricing.