WPS Undo/Redo is an editing correction feature in WPS Docs collaboration mode; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Undo/Redo lets you reverse a recent edit or restore an edit that was just undone. In WPS Docs collaboration mode, these actions help you correct mistakes quickly and reduce repeated editing work.
Core capabilities include:
- Use the Undo button or shortcut to go back one step.
- Use the Redo button or shortcut to restore an undone action.
- Repeat Undo or Redo multiple times for continuous editing changes.
This feature is useful for document collaboration, proofreading, and quick recovery from accidental edits.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Local undo and redo actions do not require a network connection; in collaboration mode, a stable connection is recommended |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Docs file and enter the collaboration editing interface |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open a document, and check whether Undo and Redo are available from the Home tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Docs collaboration mode, you can use the Undo and Redo buttons on the Home tab or press Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y to manage recent actions, including repeated use. | Microsoft Word supports Undo, Redo, and Repeat. It allows repeated undo steps from the Quick Access Toolbar, and some actions cannot be undone. | Google Docs lets users click Undo or Redo at the top of the document while editing. | Notion provides Undo/Redo in page editing, allowing users to take back the last action or reinstate it. | Adobe Acrobat on Windows lets users open the upper-left menu and choose Undo, Redo & more to undo or redo recent PDF edits. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: In collaboration mode, WPS focuses on quickly handling your recent edits with direct buttons and familiar shortcuts. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft also includes Repeat and documents a default limit of 100 undoable actions, but its official page is broader and not centered on collaboration editing. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs offers clear top-toolbar controls for online editing, but the referenced page gives less detail about repeated undo behavior. | Compared with WPS: Notion supports page-level Undo/Redo, but the referenced help page gives less detail about shortcuts and repeated action flow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe supports undo and redo for PDF editing, but the entry path is more menu-based and oriented to PDF workflows rather than document collaboration. |
| Official Source | — | Undo, redo, or repeat an action | How to use Google Docs | Intro to writing & editing | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to quickly reverse or restore recent edits while collaborating on documents in Windows, WPS provides a straightforward entry point and familiar shortcuts. Other products offer similar actions, but their entry paths and primary document scenarios differ, such as web documents, workspace pages, or PDF editing.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quickly recover deleted text | Document editors | Recently deleted content needs to be restored right away | Use Undo or press Ctrl+Z to reverse the latest action |
| 2 | Restore an undone change | Proofreaders | A reverted change needs to be brought back | Use Redo or press Ctrl+Y to restore the action |
| 3 | Step back through multiple edits | Collaborators | Several recent edits need to be reversed in order | Click Undo repeatedly to move back through recent steps |
| 4 | Correct your own work in collaboration mode | Team members | A recent personal edit needs adjustment | Use Undo and Redo in collaboration mode to adjust the current result |
| 5 | Work faster with keyboard shortcuts | Keyboard-focused users | Switching to the mouse interrupts editing flow | Use Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y directly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Undo/Redo actions | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document undo and redo | Free | Undo/Redo itself is available without membership |
| More cloud storage and broader benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more storage, templates, or other advanced benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page