Undo and Redo in WPS on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 12, 2026

WPS Undo and Redo is an editing correction feature in WPS Docs collaboration mode on macOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks2Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership2Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limitNoneThe feature description states no version restriction

About This Feature

Overview

Undo and Redo is a built-in editing feature in WPS Office for Mac Docs collaboration mode. It helps you reverse your most recent action or restore an action that was just undone, so you can correct mistakes and continue editing more smoothly.

Core tasks include:

  • Undo the latest action: step back through recent edits when you typed something by mistake, deleted content accidentally, or want to reverse a formatting change.
  • Redo an undone action: restore content or actions after Undo when you need to bring back something you just reversed.

This feature is useful for collaborative document editing, everyday writing, and quick corrections. It helps solve two common problems: reversing unintended edits and restoring content after undoing too many steps. In WPS, both toolbar buttons and keyboard shortcuts are available in collaboration mode.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
NetworkA stable network connection is recommended when you open a collaboration-mode document
OtherYou need to open a WPS Docs collaboration-mode document and enter the editing interface

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationLaunch WPS Office for Mac, open a text document, and confirm that the Undo and Redo entries are available on the Home tab

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryIn WPS Docs collaboration mode on macOS, you can use the Undo and Redo buttons on the Home tab to reverse or restore actions, and you can also use Command + Z and Command + Y.Microsoft Word supports undo, redo, and repeat actions. On macOS, users can undo multiple steps, and Redo appears after an undo action.Google Docs lets users click Undo or Redo at the top of the document and also supports Mac shortcuts such as ⌘Z and ⌘Shift+Z.Notion provides Undo/Redo during page editing so users can take back the last action or reinstate it.Adobe Acrobat on macOS provides Undo and Redo through Edit > Undo, Redo and More, mainly for PDF editing workflows.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS places Undo and Redo directly on the Home tab in Docs collaboration mode and also supports keyboard shortcuts for quick step-by-step correction.Compared with WPS: Microsoft also supports Repeat, but its common entry points are described around the Quick Access Toolbar or ribbon rather than a Docs collaboration interface.Compared with WPS: Google Docs supports top-bar buttons and collaboration, but its common Mac redo shortcut is ⌘Shift+Z rather than Command + Y in WPS.Compared with WPS: Notion supports page-level Undo/Redo, but its official guidance is centered on general page editing instead of a word-processing collaboration interface.Compared with WPS: Adobe supports Undo and Redo, but the entry is described in the Edit menu flow and is focused on PDF editing rather than collaborative writing.
Official SourceUndo, redo, or repeat an actionHow to use Google Docs; Keyboard shortcuts for Google DocsIntro to writing & editingEdit text in PDFs

Overall Conclusion
WPS Undo and Redo is well suited to quick correction and step-by-step editing recovery in WPS Docs collaboration mode on macOS. Compared with the alternatives above, it stays focused on direct document editing recovery with clear button access and shortcut support for daily writing and collaboration tasks.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable forMain issueHow it helps
1Reverse newly entered contentEveryday editorsRecently typed content should not be keptUse Undo or press Command + Z to step back
2Restore deleted contentDocument editorsToo many steps were undoneUse Redo or press Command + Y to restore the undone content
3Correct mistakes in collaborative documentsCollaboration participantsMistakes can happen during shared editingUse Undo and Redo directly in collaboration mode
4Step back through formatting changesLayout and formatting usersMultiple formatting edits need to be reversed one by oneClick Undo repeatedly
5Compare edit resultsReviewersNeed to compare before and after statesSwitch between Undo and Redo to confirm the final result

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree usersWPS Premium
Undo and Redo✅ Available✅ Available
Basic PDF features✅ Partly available✅ Available with a broader feature range
Template downloadsLimited by quantity or scopeMore benefits available
Cloud storage1GB20GB

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenarioRecommended planWhy
Everyday document editing and collaboration correctionFreeUndo and Redo itself has no membership restriction and is enough for basic editing needs
Need more cloud storage or broader office featuresWPS PremiumIn addition to basic editing, it can be combined with more advanced benefits

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page