Using Undo and Redo in Hostinger Website Builder
TL;DR:
- Find Undo and Redo buttons in the toolbar at the top of your editor
- Use Ctrl + Z to undo changes and Ctrl + Y to redo them
- You can undo multiple steps to backtrack through your recent edits
- Redo only works if you haven't made new changes after undoing something
- Save your work regularly to avoid losing progress
The Undo and Redo tools in Hostinger's Website Builder work exactly like they do in any document editor. They're your safety net when you're making changes and need to step backwards or forwards through your editing history.
Finding the Undo and Redo Buttons
Look at the toolbar running along the top of your editor screen. You'll see two arrow icons – the left-pointing arrow is Undo, and the right-pointing arrow is Redo. They sit alongside your other editing tools.
How Undo Works
Click the left-pointing arrow or press Ctrl + Z on your keyboard. This reverts your last action immediately. Need to go back further? Keep clicking or pressing Ctrl + Z to step backwards through your recent changes.
This works for most actions in the builder – moving elements, changing text, adding new sections, or adjusting colours. Each press takes you back one step.
How Redo Works
If you've undone too much, click the right-pointing arrow or press Ctrl + Y (some browsers use Ctrl + Shift + Z instead). This reapplies the changes you just undid.
Here's the catch though – Redo only works if you haven't made any new changes since using Undo. Once you edit something new, you can't redo those previously undone actions.
A Quick Tip
Save your work regularly, especially before making big changes to your site. While the undo history works well within your current session, it's always better to have a saved version to fall back on.
The keyboard shortcuts become second nature once you start using them. Most people find Ctrl + Z and Ctrl + Y much faster than clicking the toolbar buttons.
FAQs
Where exactly are the Undo and Redo buttons located?
They're in the main toolbar at the top of your editor screen, shown as arrow icons pointing left and right.
Can I still undo changes after I've saved my work?
Yes, as long as you're still in the same editing session. Saving doesn't clear your undo history.
What happens if the undo function isn't working properly?
Try clearing your browser cache first. If problems continue, contact Hostinger support directly.
How many steps back can I undo?
The builder stores a reasonable number of recent actions, but the exact limit isn't specified. For major changes, it's better to save beforehand rather than rely on undo.
Jargon Buster
Undo – Reverses your last action, taking your site back to how it looked before that change
Redo – Reapplies an action you just undid, moving forward again through your edit history
Toolbar – The strip of editing tools and buttons that runs across the top of your website builder
Keyboard Shortcuts – Key combinations that trigger commands quickly, like Ctrl + Z for undo
Wrap-up
These tools become essential once you start making regular edits to your site. The keyboard shortcuts speed up your workflow considerably, and knowing you can easily reverse changes makes you more confident to experiment with different layouts and designs.
Get comfortable with Ctrl + Z and Ctrl + Y early on. They'll save you time and stress as you build your site.
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