What is Gboard’s New Undo Feature?

The Undo and Redo shortcuts are currently available in the latest Gboard beta version, but they are expected to roll out to more users soon. These features will most likely be supported on both Android and iOS app versions.

Essentially, the feature appears as a single shortcut within the Gboard tool menu. When accessed, it provides both Undo and Redo actions:

  • Undo: Reverts the last action, such as restoring a word you accidentally deleted.
  • Redo: Reinstates the most recent undone action.

These tools are particularly useful for those who frequently use swipe or voice typing. They allow for quick corrections without the need to retype entire words or phrases.

How to Add the Undo Shortcut to the Toolbar

To make the Undo feature more accessible, it’s recommended you add the shortcut to Gboard’s toolbar. Here’s how you can do so:

  1. Launch a messaging app or any app where you can use the Gboard keyboard.
  2. Tap the apps button (a tiny grid icon) on the keyboard to open the menu.
  3. Locate the Undo shortcut, tap and hold it, and drag it to the toolbar at the top.
  4. Tap the back arrow to save the changes.
Screenshot of a messaging app on an Android smartphone
Open the extensions menu on Gboard
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A smartphone displaying information about the Woodley Fire, with an u0027Undou0027 button highlighted.
Hold and drag the Undo button
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A smartphone screen displaying information about the Woodley Fire and official sources for updates.
Once youu0027ve tapped undo, the last action is undone.
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With the shortcut added, you can quickly access the undo and redo buttons while typing.

How to Use Undo and Redo When Typing on Gboard

Once the Undo shortcut is added to your toolbar, using it is a straightforward affair:

  1. While typing with Gboard, tap the Undo button on the toolbar.
    • This will revert your last action, such as restoring a deleted word.
  2. Tap the Redo button to reinstate the last undone action.
Google messaging interface displaying Woodley Fire update and evacuation information.
Tap on the main undo button to use the undo or redo actions.
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Screenshot of a mobile device displaying information about the Woodley Fire and a weather query.
Tap on the undo button to undo an action.
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Screenshot of a Google Gemini interface displaying Woodley Fire update and evacuation information.
Tap the back button to save changes
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Bear in mind both buttons support multiple recent actions. For example, if you’ve deleted two words, you can tap Undo twice to restore them one by one.

Which keyboard app do you currently use on your Android device? Do you rely on swipe typing, voice typing, or traditional typing methods? Share your experience with us in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you!