Ctrl + Z in AutoCAD is used to undo the last action or command.
It helps reverse mistakes and restore the previous state of the drawing.
This shortcut improves efficiency while editing and drafting.
What is Ctrl+Z in AutoCAD?
In AutoCAD, Ctrl + Z performs Undo.
What it does
- Reverses your most recent action.
- You can press it repeatedly to step back through multiple actions.
- Works for drawing, editing, moving, deleting, trimming, and many other commands.
Example
- Draw a line.
- Draw a circle.
- Press Ctrl + Z → the circle is removed.
- Press Ctrl + Z again → the line is removed.
Related shortcut
- Ctrl + Y = Redo (restores an action that was undone).
Command equivalent
You can also type:
UNDO
and press Enter.
Some essential AutoCAD shortcuts
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + Y | Redo |
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + C | Copy |
| Ctrl + V | Paste |
| Ctrl + X | Cut |
| Ctrl + P | Plot/Print |
| Ctrl + O | Open Drawing |
| Ctrl + N | New Drawing |
| Ctrl + Q | Quit AutoCAD |
Ctrl + Z is one of the most frequently used shortcuts in AutoCAD, especially while learning or editing complex drawings.
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