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How to Add Undo and Redo Buttons to the Microsoft 365 Home Tab
Question details
The user wants to display the Undo and Redo commands on the Home tab after upgrading to Microsoft 365.
- Product
- Microsoft 365
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the application ribbon to easily access the Undo and Redo actions during document editing.
- Observed behavior
- The Undo and Redo buttons are missing from the Home tab, and their locations differ between the desktop application and the web version.
Verify whether you are using the Microsoft 365 desktop application or Word for the Web, as the interface layouts and customization options differ significantly between the two platforms.
Customize the Ribbon in Microsoft 365 Desktop Applications
Use the Office options menu to manually add the Undo and Redo commands directly to your Home tab in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint desktop apps.
By default, the Microsoft 365 desktop applications place the Undo and Redo buttons in the Quick Access Toolbar at the very top of the window. However, you can use the built-in customization settings to bring them to the Home tab.
Launch your Microsoft 365 application (e.g., Word) and click on 'File' in the top-left corner, then select 'Options' at the bottom of the sidebar.
In the Options dialog box, select 'Customize Ribbon' from the left-hand navigation pane.
On the right side of the window under 'Customize the Ribbon', click on the 'Home' tab to highlight it, then click the 'New Group' button at the bottom. You can right-click the new group to rename it to something like 'Action Controls'.
On the left side under 'Choose commands from', select 'Popular Commands' or 'All Commands'. Scroll down to find 'Undo' and 'Redo'. Select each one and click the 'Add' button in the middle to move them into your newly created group on the Home tab.
Click 'OK' at the bottom right of the window to apply your changes. The Undo and Redo buttons will now be visible on your Home tab.
Locating Undo and Redo in Microsoft 365 Web Applications
Since Word for the Web cannot be customized like the desktop version, you must locate the default Undo and Redo buttons within the browser interface.
Easily Customize the Toolbar and Ribbon in WPS Office
WPS Office offers a highly intuitive and classic interface where essential commands like Undo and Redo are readily accessible. You can effortlessly customize the Quick Access Toolbar or Ribbon to keep your favorite tools exactly where you want them, all for free.
- 1. Launch WPS Office: Open WPS Writer, Spreadsheets, or Presentation on your computer.
- 2. Locate the Quick Access Toolbar: Look at the top left corner of the application window to find the Quick Access Toolbar, where Undo and Redo are normally pinned by default.
- 3. Customize Quick Access: Click the small drop-down arrow next to the Quick Access Toolbar. Check 'Undo' and 'Redo' from the list to ensure they are visible at all times.
- 4. Access Ribbon Settings: To customize the main ribbon, click 'Menu' at the top left, choose 'Options', and then select 'Customize Ribbon'.
- 5. Add Commands to Ribbon: Select the Undo and Redo commands from the left list, choose a target group on the right, and click 'Add' to place them directly on your preferred tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use keyboard shortcuts instead of clicking the Undo and Redo buttons?
Yes, you can press Ctrl + Z to Undo an action and Ctrl + Y to Redo an action. These standard shortcuts work in almost all Windows applications, including Microsoft 365 and WPS Office.
Why did my Undo and Redo buttons disappear after a Microsoft Office update?
Microsoft 365 updates occasionally refresh interface layouts or move default buttons to streamline the design. The Undo and Redo commands might have been shifted to the Quick Access Toolbar or hidden by default to save space.
Can I customize the ribbon in Word for the Web?
No, Microsoft 365 web applications do not support advanced ribbon customization like the desktop versions do. You must use the default layout and buttons provided in the browser interface.
How do I restore the Quick Access Toolbar to its default settings in Microsoft 365?
Go to File > Options > Quick Access Toolbar. At the bottom right of the customization window, click 'Reset' and choose 'Reset only Quick Access Toolbar' to restore the original button layout.
