Have you ever accidentally deleted a paragraph in the Notes app on your iPhone and wondered if you could undo it instead of typing it again? Apple Notes lets you undo your most recent actions, just like on your Mac and iPad, but hidden in plain sight. Undoing in Notes is a simple process. Let's learn how to use Undo on iPhone Notes.
Undo is one of the rarely seen features on your iPhone, and it's a neat and incredibly useful feature. Whether you want to undo a paragraph or format it, you can do it quickly. Not only that, the Undo feature works across iOS. You can also use Undo in Photos, Mail, Files, and more. Let's show you how.
How to Undo Apple Notes on iPhone
There are four ways to use undo (or redo) in the Notes app on your iPhone. The process is straightforward. Let's learn how.
Method 1: Use the description tool
The undo and redo options are hidden within the highlighter tool. Apple NotesYou can use the Markup tool to quickly undo, delete, or even format text in the Notes app on your iPhone.
Here are the simple steps to follow:
Step 1: Open Note that you want to undo in the Notes app and tap the button Signs.
Step 2: Now, icons will appear. Undo/Redo At the top of the screen. Tap Retreat To return to the last modification.
Step 3: Click on Replay icon if you want Rewrite.
Step 4: Once you are satisfied with the modification, click Done To close the encoding tools.
Method 2: Use Shake to Undo Gesture on iPhone
You can also shake your iPhone to undo in the Notes app. But first, let's enable this in Settings. Here are the steps to take:
Step 1: Open an app Settings On your iPhone, tap accessibility.
Step 2: Now, press Touch.
Step 3: Turn on the toggle switch that says "Shake to retreat."
Step 4: Now, open Note To undo a note in the Notes app, hold your iPhone firmly and shake it.
Step 5: Click on Undo/Redo according to preferences. And that's it.
Method 3: Use the three-finger gesture to reveal the undo options.
Step 1: Open Notes which you want to undo and tap the center of the screen with three fingers.
Step 2: A set of options will appear at the top of the screen; tap on Retreat Or re-do the same thing.
Method 4: Double-tap or swipe left with three fingers
Additionally, you can also double-tap or swipe with three fingers to use Undo in Notes on your iPhone. Here's how:
Step 1: Open Notes where you want to undo. Now, swipe left or double-tap with three fingers to undo typing.
Step 2: Alternatively, swipe right with three fingers. To repeat.
Method 5: Undo the Use of a Bluetooth Keyboard on iPhone
Apart from this, you can also use the keyboard shortcut on a Bluetooth (or wired) keyboard to undo the iPhone Notes app.
Simply open the note you want to edit and tap Cmd + Z keys On the keyboard to undo typing in the Notes app.
Other places to use undo/redo on iPhone
The undo/redo feature on your iPhone isn't limited to the Notes app. You can use it across iOS and in most third-party apps and actions you can think of.
Fun fact: All four ways to undo/redo notes on your iPhone work (almost) everywhere on your iPhone, including things from the list below.
Here is a list of places where you can use undo/redo on your iPhone:
- Undo repeating calendar events
- Undo closing tabs in Safari
- Undo changes or deletions in reminders
- Undo deleting or renaming files, folders, photos, or videos
- Undo photo or video editing
- Undo Send Email
- Undo deleting contacts (only if you deleted them by long pressing)
common questions:
Q1. How many times can I undo/redo?
The answer: There is no set limit for undoing or redoing actions. However, you can only undo recent actions.
Q2. Can I undo the removal of a widget or app from the Home screen?
The answer: No.
Q3. Can I undo deleting the lock screen wallpaper on my iPhone?
The answer: Unfortunately no. The undo feature does not work with lock screen wallpapers.
Undo anything on your iPhone
In conclusion, mastering the Undo feature gives you control over your iPhone. Whether you want to rescue an accidentally deleted note or correct a hasty edit, this simple yet indispensable tool ensures your work remains flawless. So, embrace the power of Undo and elevate your mobile note-taking experience.
