Accidentally Deleted Text? Gboard’s New Undo Button Has You Covered
Gboard gets undo and redo buttons in beta version.
For years, desktop users have enjoyed a simple yet powerful keyboard shortcut (Ctrl/Cmd +Z and Ctrl/Cmd+Y) to undo and redo typing mistakes. Now, that same convenience is coming to Gboard. Google is finally rolling out undo/redo buttons to Gboard keyboard, making it easier to correct typos and accidental deletions while typing.
How Gboard’s Undo/Redo Works
When you delete a text accidentally, Gboard temporarily stores that deleted text in its memory. you may recover that deleted text by tapping the Undo button that appears in the suggestion strip. If you don’t see it, you have to customize your Gboard toolbar to add the Undo shortcut, as seen in screenshots shared by9to5Google. Also, if you delete a whole word or a larger chunk of text, then a single tap will restore the entire selection.
Alongside the Undo button, you will see a Redo button that can bring back any text you’ve undone or deleted. These buttons can be dragged and pinned to the suggestion strip for faster access. Gboard temporarily stores your editing history so you can undo multiple actions in sequence.
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Imagine you’re typing quickly on your phone and accidentally hit the wrong key or mistakenly tap the autocorrect suggestion. You might end up with a word or phrase completely different from what you intended. A single change and change the entire meaning of the word or what you wanted to say. Gboard’s undo and redo feature will let you instantly revert these mistakes, correcting typos and unwanted autocorrect changes with a tap.
Note:Keep in mind that Gboard only remembers your recent edits within the current app session. Closing the app will clear this memory.
How to Get Undo/Redo on Your Gboard
Note that even with the beta version installed (either through the Play Store or sideloading), the undo/redo feature might not be immediately available. Google uses staged rollouts, enabling features for select users first. It will eventually be available to all the users in the stable Gboard release.
This new undo/redo feature is a great addition to Gboard for Android users. Stay tuned for its official release to all users.
Anchit Srivastava
Working as a Tech Writer at Tech Wiser, I’m passionate about technology since childhood. I enjoy discussing it with friends, exploring new techs, and analyzing features in Android, iOS, and other technologies. My goal is to simplify complex information about current and emerging technologies, making them more accessible and understandable to people interested in learning more.
