How to Undo in Notion (Recent & Old Edits)

Undoing an action in Notion is as simple and easy as in most apps: you can either use the widely known shortcuts on your computer or look for the undo arrow on mobile devices.

In addition, you can use the Version history section to undo actions in bulk and go back to a specific version of the page. Keep reading to know how to do it.

How to undo recent edits in Notion

Here are the different ways you can undo your edits in Notion, depending on the device you use.

Windows

• Shortcut: Control + Z
• Click on the three dots icon (•••) in the upper right corner and click Undo

Mac

• Shortcut: Command ⌘ + Z
• Click on the three dots icon (•••) in the upper right corner and click Undo

🧠 Advanced undo on Windows and Mac — show details

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + Z (Mac) to reverse all steps backward through your previous actions.
• Press Shift + Z on its own to undo just one step at a time.
• Use Alt + Shift + Left Arrow (Windows) or Option + Shift + Left Arrow (Mac) to Undo step.
• Use Alt + Shift + Right Arrow (Windows) or Option + Shift + Right Arrow (Mac) to Redo step.

Android

• Tap on the Undo arrow (↶) that appears above your keyboard
• Tap on the three dots icon (•••) in the upper right corner and tap Undo

iOS

• Shake the iPhone or iPad and tap Undo
• Tap with three fingers on the screen and tap the Undo arrow (↶) (iOS 16 and later)
• Tap on the three dots icon (•••) in the upper right corner and tap Undo

How to undo old edits in Notion

You can use the Version history to revert it to a specific time and date.

This feature is especially useful when you don’t want to undo changes one by one and want your page to be the way it was at a certain point. Here’s how you can access it on any device:

1. Go to the upper right corner of the screen and click on the three dots icon (•••).
2. Enter Version history.
3. Locate the version you wish to restore in the right table. You will be able to see what the page looked like before when you click on a date.
4. Click on the Restore blue button on the bottom right.
   • Optional: Notion may show a warning to also restore database pages and their properties for the version you are trying to restore.

The available version history days depend on your Notion plan:​

• Free Plan: Access up to 7 days of version history.
• Plus Plan: Access up to 30 days of version history.
• Business Plan: Access up to 90 days of version history.
• Enterprise Plan: Access unlimited version history.

If the version you want to restore is out of the scope of your plan, Notion will ask you if you want to upgrade.

Common mistakes when undoing changes in Notion

Avoid these mistakes when undoing changes in Notion.

Mistakes when undoing recent edits (current session)

• Relying solely on Ctrl+Z/Cmd+Z without understanding its limitations
  • Not realizing the undo function only works within the current editing session
  • Trying to undo changes after refreshing the page
• Attempting to undo collaborative changes made by others
  • Not recognizing that you can’t undo someone else’s recent changes
  • Confusing which changes were yours versus a collaborator’s
• Not understanding that some formatting changes require multiple undo actions
  • Expecting a single undo to revert complex formatting
  • Missing incremental formatting steps when undoing
• Overlooking the different behavior of undo in different blocks
  • Not realizing that text blocks, databases, and embeds all have different undo behaviors
  • Assuming uniform undo behavior across all content types

Mistakes when undoing old edits (past sessions)

• Forgetting that deleted items go to trash instead of disappearing permanently
  • Not checking the trash when trying to recover deleted content
  • Assuming content is permanently gone when it’s recoverable
• Missing the 30-day window to restore trashed items
  • Not realizing there’s a time limit on trash restoration
  • Failing to prioritize recovery of important deleted content
• Forgetting that moving pages changes their location in the hierarchy
  • Not being able to find pages after they’ve been moved
  • Failing to use search or “Find in page” options to locate moved content
• Overlooking plan limitations for history access
  • Not being aware that history access depends on your subscription level
  • Missing the opportunity to recover content because of plan restrictions

How to restore deleted pages from Notion’s trash

If you accidentally delete a page in Notion, you can recover it from the trash within 30 days. Here’s how:​

1. Access the trash: In the left-hand sidebar, scroll to the bottom and click on Trash.​
2. Locate the deleted page: Browse through the list or use the search bar to find the page you want to restore.​
3. Restore the page: Click on the deleted page to open it. Then, click on the three-dot menu (•••) in the upper-right corner and select Restore (↶). The page will be moved back to its original location in your workspace.​

📌 Notes:

• Pages in the trash are automatically and permanently deleted after 30 days.
• Restoring a page also restores any sub-pages it contained.
• If you’ve permanently deleted a page or it’s no longer in the Trash, you can contact Notion support at [email protected] to request a backup restore.

Conclusion

To summarize, you can undo changes with Control/Command + Z, tapping the Undo arrow, or reverting the page with version history for older edits.

🔁 Sync your changes with 2sync

Notion can be synchronized with external tools such as Google Calendar and Todoist through a complete bidirectional system called 2sync. This integration allows you to create a centralized productivity hub, ensuring that all changes are reflected in both tools, so you don’t miss anything.

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