At New Business Directions we are always looking for ways to improve our efficiency. By pressing different combinations of keys on your keyboard, you can quickly perform common tasks within QuickBooks®.
Here are just a few of the things that you can do when editing a transaction:
| Tab | Move the cursor to the next field |
| Shift + Tab | Move the cursor to the previous editable field |
| Return (Enter) | Record the transaction (when highlighted) |
| Esc (Escape) | Cancel editing and close the current window |
| Ctrl + A | Open the Chart of Accounts |
| Ctrl + D | Delete selected transaction or list item |
| Ctrl + E | Edit transaction or list item |
| Ctrl + F | Find a transaction |
| Ctrl + G | Go to the other account register affected by this transaction |
| Ctrl + H | Get the history (A/R or A/P) for the currently selected transaction |
| Ctrl + I | Create Invoice |
| Ctrl + J | Display Customer Center |
| Ctrl + M | Memorize a transaction |
| Ctrl + N | New transaction (Bill, Check, Deposit, List Item, Invoice) |
| Ctrl + R | Go to the register associated with the current transaction |
| Ctrl + T | Display memorized transaction list |
| Ctrl + Y | Display transaction journal |
| Ctrl + W | Display write check window |
As always, if you have questions or would like more information about QuickBooks® Keyboard Shortcuts or any other QuickBooks® feature, please call us, we would be happy to help.
This article of QuickBooks Tips and Tricks was based on the 2012 version of QuickBooks.