How to Restore Missing Undo and Redo Buttons in Microsoft Office
Question details
The user needs to recover the Undo and Redo commands that disappeared from the top-left corner of their Microsoft Office application.
- Product
- Microsoft Office
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Using Microsoft Office applications after a recent layout, UI, or theme update.
- Observed behavior
- The Undo and Redo buttons are completely missing from the Quick Access Toolbar in the upper-left corner of the window.
Verify that your Microsoft Office application has finished applying any pending updates, as interrupted updates can sometimes cause temporary interface glitches.
Re-enable and Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
Manually enable the Quick Access Toolbar in the Office Options menu and add the missing Undo and Redo commands back to the interface.
Recent updates to Microsoft Office have introduced visual refreshes that may hide the Quick Access Toolbar by default. You can manually restore the toolbar and your preferred commands.
Click on 'File' in the top-left corner of your Office application (such as Word or Excel), then click 'Options' at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
In the Options dialog box, select 'Quick Access Toolbar' from the list on the left side.
Check the box next to 'Show Quick Access Toolbar' if it is currently unchecked.
In the 'Choose commands from' dropdown, select 'Popular Commands'. Find 'Undo' and 'Redo' in the list, select each one, and click the 'Add >>' button to move them to the right column. Click 'OK' to save your changes.
Switch to the Colorful Office Theme
Change your Office display theme to 'Colorful' and restart the application, which can resolve visibility bugs caused by recent updates.
Submit Feedback to Microsoft
If the buttons still do not appear or if you encounter duplicate icons like multiple Save buttons, report the bug directly to Microsoft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the keyboard shortcuts for Undo and Redo?
In Microsoft Office, you can press Ctrl + Z to perform an Undo action and Ctrl + Y to perform a Redo action. These shortcuts work perfectly even if the physical buttons are missing from the toolbar.
Why did my Quick Access Toolbar disappear after a Microsoft Office update?
Microsoft occasionally rolls out visual refreshes and layout updates that change the default interface settings. One of these updates disables the Quick Access Toolbar by default to create a cleaner look, requiring users to manually re-enable it in the Options menu.
How do I fix duplicate Save buttons in the Microsoft Office toolbar?
Duplicate Save buttons are a known graphical glitch caused by recent layout updates. You can try resetting the Quick Access Toolbar by going to File > Options > Quick Access Toolbar, clicking 'Reset' at the bottom right, and selecting 'Reset only Quick Access Toolbar'. If it persists, reporting the issue via the Feedback tool is recommended.
