What are keyboard shortcuts, also known as hotkeys?
Keyboard shortcuts allow you to press a combination of keys to perform computer functions, as opposed to having to move your hand back and forth to your mouse. There are a lot of hotkeys that can be used in Sage 100 to help save you time.
We’ve listed the most popular Sage 100 keyboard shortcuts below.
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| TAB | Move to the next field.
In a grid, pressing the TAB key moves focus from cell to cell. At the end of the row, pressing the TAB key moves to the next row. |
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| ENTER | Moves to the next logical field.
In a grid, pressing the ENTER key moves focus from cell to cell in the [ENTER] Key like [TAB] Key for Grid check box is selected in the User Maintenance window. |
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| SPACEBAR | Clears or selects a check box or radio button. | |
| BACKSPACE | Deletes the entry at a field | |
| ESC | Closes the current window.
In a grid, pressing the ESC key cancels a cell entry. |
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| HOME | Moves to the first page in a list box.
In a grid, pressing the HOME key moves focus to the first cell of a row. |
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| END | Moves to the last page in a list box.
In a grid, pressing the END key moves focus to the last cell of a row. |
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| PAGE UP | Moves to the previous page in a list box or grid. | |
| PAGE DOWN | Moves to the next page in a list box or grid. | |
| CTRL+HOME | Moves focus to the first row in the same cell position in a grid. | |
| CTRL+END | Moves focus to the last row in the same cell position in a grid. | |
| CTRL+ENTER | Adds line feeds to comments in a grid. | |
| CTRL+INSERT | Inserts a line. | |
| CTRL+DELETE | Deletes the current line. | |
| ARROW | Moves focus from cell to cell in a grid. | |
| F1 | Displays Help text for the current field. | |
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F2 | Displays the Lookup window for the current field. |
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F3
ALT+L |
Displays an alternate Lookup window for the current field. |
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F4 | Prints the report or listing associated with the menu task. |
| F5 | Toggles between the primary and secondary grids. | |
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CTRL+F5 | Selects the first record. |
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CTRL+F6 | Selects the prior record. |
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CTRL+F7 | Selects the next record. |
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CTRL+F8 | Selects the last record. |
| CTRL+F9 | Launches the Customizer module. | |
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ALT+A | Saves the current record. |
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ALT+C | Cancels entry of the current record. |
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ALT+D | Deletes the current record. |
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ALT+P | Prints the current report. |
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ALT+V | Previews the current report. |
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ALT+S | Displays printer settings. |
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SHIFT+F1 | Displays Help text for the window. |
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ALT+O | OK button for dialog boxes and line entry. |
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ALT+U | Undo line changes. |
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ALT+N | Inserts a line. |
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ALT+E | Deletes a line. |
| ALT+1, 2, 3… | In a data entry window, selects the first tab, second tab, third tab. | |
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ALT+B | Opens a Batch window where you can start a multiple data entry session. |
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ALT+E | Sends e-mail to the address entered in the E-mail Address field. |
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Displays extended comments. | |
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ALT+M | Opens the Memo Maintenance window where you can write a memo. |
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ALT+M | Opens the Memo Selection window (when memos have been created). |
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ALT+Q | Opens the MapQuest Internet page with the address selected. |
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ALT+S | Shows the image specified in the adjacent field. |
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ALT+S
ALT+X (where X varies) |
Activates the Search feature for records at a field and displays the search options for the document. |
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ALT+R | Enters a tracking ID number for a shipment and accesses a Web service to check the status of the shipment. |
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ALT+U | Launches a Web site based on the URL entered in the URL Address field. |
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ALT+X | Selects the next number for the field. |
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Changes the size of the window to the expanded view. |
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Changes the Size of the window to the standard view. | |
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ALT+I | Opens an Item Text Maintenance window where you can write an extended item description. |
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ALT+Z
ALT+X (where X varies) |
Drills down to detail information for the item selected. |
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ALT+B | Calculates the net balance. |
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F2 | Opens the calculator. |
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F2 | Opens the calendar. |
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Exports data in the lookup window to Excel. | |
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Displays options for changing budget amounts or calculations. | |
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ALT+W | Opens the Calculate Budgets Wizard. |
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Varies | Opens the Sort Columns window. Appears yellow if a sort order has already been applied. |
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ALT+U | De-selects all rows in a grid. |
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ALT+S | Selects all rows in a grid. |
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Selects or clears a column in a grid. | |
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Selects or clears a row in a grid. | |
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ALT+N | Inserts a row in a grid. |
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ALT+W | Moves a row down in a grid. |
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ALT+U | Moves a row up in a grid. |
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ALT+E | Deletes a row in a grid. |
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ALT+R | Resets a row in a grid. |
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Opens the Search Grid window or an alternate Lookup window for the current field. | |
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Save button | |
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ALT+S | Switches between displaying the Net Balance view and the Debits and Credits view. |
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Preview button | |
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Opens the Office Template Manager window. | |
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ALT+A | Adds a template to the Office Template Manager. |
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ALT+T | Allows you to edit the template. |
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ALT+R | Removes the template from the Office Template Manager. |
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ALT+I | Opens the Comment Text window or displays extended comments. |
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ALT+C | Clears the user entered in the field. |
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ALT+D | Resets value to original amount. |
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Opens the Maintain window or Crystal Designer for the report or form selected. | |
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ALT+N | Adds a new report setting or form code. |
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ALT+C | Copies report settings and form codes to other report settings and form codes. |
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ALT+D | Deletes the selected report setting or form code. |
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ALT+X | Exports report settings and form codes. |
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ALT+K | Launches a Web site for credit checks. |
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Prints the report or statement. | |
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Allows you to fix values. | |
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Recalculates aging. | |
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ALT+L | Leads to Sage University videos related to the current task. |
For more information or assistance with keyboard shortcuts, contact our Sage 100 support team at 800.232.8913.
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