Switching between a keyboard and mouse not only decreases productivity, but it also interrupts concentration and could possibly create mindless errors. So, ditch the mouse and access your favorite Acumatica Cloud ERP features and functions with these keyboard shortcuts.
The following Acumatica keyboard shortcuts can be used to execute commands in the form toolbar.
| Keystroke | Resulting Action |
| esc | Depending on the context, does one of the following:
– Discards any unsaved changes made to objects or entities and retrieves the last saved version. |
| ctrl + insert | Clears any values specified on the form, restores any default values, and initiates the creation of a new object or entity. |
| ctrl + Delete | Deletes the currently selected object or entity, clears any values specified on the form, and restores the default values. (Note: you can only delete a document that is not linked with another document) |
| ctrl + s | Saves the changes made to the object or entity. |
| Page up | Displays the previous object or entity and its details. |
| page down | Displays the next object or entity and its details. |
These keyboard shortcuts are available in the summary or selection area of any form.
| Keystroke | Resulting Action |
| tab | Moves the cursor to the next element. |
| shift + tab | Moves the cursor to the previous element. |
| f3 | If the cursor is in a lookup box, opens the lookup table to search for a value. |
| ctrl + left arrow | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next segment of the element if the element has multiple segments (for example, when you enter a subaccount). |
| ctrl + right arrow | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous segment of the element if the element has multiple segments (for example, when you enter a subaccount). |
| ctrl + shift + L | Invoke the Translations dialogue box for boxes with multi-language support if multilingual user input is enabled. |
Here’s a list of Acumatica keyboard shortcuts to navigate tables on any forms.
| Keystroke | Resulting Action |
| arrow keys | Moves one cell up, down, left, or right in a table. |
| tab | Moves the cursor to the next element in the current row. |
| shift + tab | Moves the cursor to the previous element in the current row. |
| home | Goes to the first column in the current row. |
| end | Goes to the last column in the current row. |
| ctrl + Home | Goes to the first row in the same column. |
| ctrl + end | Goes to the last row in the same column. |
| page down | Goes to the first row in the same column. |
| page up | Goes to the last row in the same column. |
| shift + f | Filters the data in the table. |
| f5 | Refreshes the data (if the cursor is set in a table cell). |
| f6 | Sorts the lines by the values in the selected column. |
| double-click under last row | Appends a new row. |
| enter or F2 | Switches to editing mode. |
| ctrl + shift + l | In editing mode, invoke the Translations box for boxes with multi-language support if multilingual user input is enabled. |
| f4 | Switches between grid and form modes. |
| f3 | If the cursor is in a lookup box, opens the lookup table so that you can search for a value. |
| ctrl + left arrow | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next segment of the element if the element has multiple segments (for example, when you enter a subaccount). |
| ctrl + right arrow | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous segment of the element if the element has multiple segments (for example, when you enter a subaccount). |
When clicking the arrow of a date box on an Acumatica ERP form, the Calendar dialog box launches. Use the Calendar dialog box to select a new date, which will appear in the date box. The following table displays the keyboard shortcuts to navigate the Calendar dialog box on any form.
| Keystroke | Resulting Action |
| left arrow | Moves the cursor to the previous day. |
| right arrow | Moves the cursor to the next day. |
| up arrow | Moves the cursor one week earlier. |
| down arrow | Moves the cursor one week later. |
| enter | Fills in the date box with the selected date and close the dialog box. |
Here’s a list of keyboard shortcuts to work with main menu items.
| Keystroke | Resulting Action |
| alt + g | Opens the current workspace (which is highlighted in the main menu when you have a form, dashboard, or report of that workspace open). |
| esc | Closes the opened workspace. |
This Acumatica keyboard shortcuts blog is only one of the many free, in-depth blogs ACC Software Solutions offers to help you do more with your Acumatica Cloud ERP system.
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