How do I revert a sparse-tree view in org mode?

Solution 1:

C-c C-c should clear out the sparse-tree hiding and highlighting, but as far as I know, you can't just go back to the "last view" you had of it. If you want to go back to the full-view, use Shift-Tab to cycle all entries.

Solution 2:

So, it's now 2018 and (AFAIK) this feature still doesn't exist.

The best workaround I've found so far, is to create an indirect buffer (C-x 4 c) and then run org-sparse-tree in there. The original window remains unaffected, so you keep your view, and changes to the indirect buffer will update the original buffer (and vice-versa). When you're done, you just close the indirect buffer.

Solution 3:

I usually just run the org-mode command which seems to get me back to square one.