Keyboard shortcut key is a set of one or more key that helps to activate a function without the use of mouse. Short cuts invoke a command in tally software as an alternative to mouse clicks or contentious use of Enter Key.
In Tally.ERP 9 there are shortcuts for almost all functions. This means that you can use tally software without touching mouse, which will help you in faster data entry, easy navigation, easy report viewing, easy printing, export-import of data etc.
In Tally.ERP 9, shortcuts are organized in such a way that even a newbie user can easily find out by a glance on the screen.
This topic lists the keyboard shortcuts used in Tally.ERP 9 with details of their functions and where they can be used.
| Keyboard Shortcut |
What it Does |
Where to use it |
Common Across Tally.ERP9 Screens |
F2 |
To change the date. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+F2 |
To change the period of a report. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
F3 |
To select a company from the list of loaded companies. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
F11 |
To open Company Features menu or screen. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
F12 |
To open configuration screen. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+P |
To print the current screen |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+E |
To export the details of the current screen in ASCII, Excel, HTML OR XML format |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+M |
To send the details of a report in an e-mail. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+N |
To view the report in automatic columns. |
At all the reports where columns can be added. |
Alt+O |
To upload the report to your Website. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Ctrl+S |
To open TallyShop. |
In all screen of Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+G |
To change the display language of the UI. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+K |
To change the input language of the UI. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Ctrl+K |
To login to Control Centre. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Ctrl+H |
To open the Support Centre. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+H |
To access the context-sensitive help. |
In all screen of Tally.ERP 9. |
Ctrl+Q |
To exit a screen without saving. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Ctrl+A |
To accept the screen and save the information. |
In most screens in Tally.ERP 9. |
Alt+D |
To Delete. |
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Ctrl+Alt+B |
To check the Company Statutory details. |
At all menu screens. |
ALT+Enter |
To view the Voucher display |
At Day Book and almost all Voucher Reports |
Ctrl+Alt+I |
To import statutory masters |
At all menu screens. |
Gateway Of Tally |
F1 |
To select and load a company. |
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Alt+F1 |
To close the current company that is open. |
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Alt+F3 |
To go to the Company Info screen. |
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F4 |
To connect the company to Tally.NET server. |
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Alt+F4 |
To disconnect a company from Tally.NET server. |
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Alt+O |
To synchronise company data. |
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Alt+Y |
To synchronise company data only for the selected client and server rules |
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Ctrl+Alt+T |
To view the Products and Features screen. |
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Ctrl+Alt+L |
To view the License and Services screen. |
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Ctrl+Alt+F |
To view the Configuration Information screen. |
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Ctrl+Alt+R |
Rewrite data for a Company. |
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Ctrl+N |
To open the Calculator pane. |
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Ctrl+Q |
To close Tally.ERP 9 application. |
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Inventory Master Creation/Alteration Screen |
Crtl+G |
To go to Stock Group Creation/Alteration screen. |
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Ctrl+C |
To go to Stock Category Creation/Alteration screen. |
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Ctrl+I |
To go to Stock Item Creation/Alteration screen. |
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Ctrl+O |
To go to Godown Creation/Alteration screen. |
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Ctrl+V |
To go to Voucher Type Creation/Alteration screen. |
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Accounting Voucher Creation/Alteration Screen |
Alt+F1 |
To go to Inventory Voucher Creation/Alteration screen. |
Common across Accounting, Inventory, Order, and Payroll vouchers. |
Ctrl+F2 |
To go to Order Voucher Creation/Alteration screen. |
Common across Accounting, Inventory, Order, and Payroll vouchers. |
Ctrl+F1 |
To go to Payroll Voucher Creation/Alteration screen. |
Common across Accounting, Inventory, Order, and Payroll vouchers. |
F4 |
To open Contra voucher. |
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F5 |
To open Payment voucher. |
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F6 |
To open Receipt voucher. |
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F7 |
To open Journal voucher. |
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F8 |
To open Sales voucher. |
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Ctrl+F8 |
To open Credit Note. |
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F9 |
To open Purchase voucher. |
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Ctrl+F9 |
To open Debit Note. |
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F10 |
To open Reversing Journal voucher. |
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Ctrl+F10 |
To open Memo. |
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Alt+2 |
To Duplicate a voucher |
At List of Vouchers – creates a voucher similar to the one where you positioned the cursor and used this key combination |
Alt+C |
1. To create a master at a voucher screen (if it has not been already assigned a different function, as in reports like Balance Sheet, where it adds a new column to the report).
2. To access Auto Value Calculator in the amount field during voucher entry. |
1. At voucher entry and alteration screens, at a field where you have to select a master from a list. If the necessary account has not been created already, use this key combination to create the master without quitting from the voucher screen.
2. At all voucher entry screens in the Amount field. |
Alt+R |
To repeat the narration in different voucher type. |
At all Vouchers in TALLY.ERP 9. |
Alt+S |
1. To open Stat Payment screen.
2. To open Stat Adjustment screen.
3. To open Stock Query report. |
1. In Payment Voucher screen.
2. In Journal Voucher screen.
3. In Sales and Purchase Voucher screen. |
Alt+A |
To open the Tax Analysis screen. |
In Sales, Credit Note, Debit Note, and Purchase vouchers. |
Alt+I |
Is a toggle button used to change the voucher to Item Invoice or Accounting Invoice. |
In Sales, Credit Note, Debit Note, and Purchase vouchers. |
Ctrl+V |
Is a toggle button used to change the voucher to Invoice mode or voucher mode. |
Is a toggle button used to change the voucher to Item Invoice or Accounting Invoice. |
Ctrl+T |
To record a post-dated voucher. |
Common across Accounting, Inventory, Order, and Payroll vouchers. |
Ctrl+L |
To make the voucher optional. |
Common across Accounting, Inventory, Order, and Payroll vouchers. |
Inventory Voucher Creation/Alteration Screen |
F1 |
To go to Accounting Voucher Creation/Alteration screen. |
Common across Accounting, Inventory, Order, and Payroll vouchers. |
Crtl+F6 |
To open Rejections In voucher. |
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Alt+F6 |
To open Rejections Out voucher. |
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Ctrl+F7 |
To open Indent. |
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Alt+F7 |
To open Stock Journal. |
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Alt+F8 |
To open Delivery Note. |
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Alt+F9 |
To open Receipt Note. |
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Alt+F10 |
To open Physical Stock. |
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Ctrl+J |
To open Material Out voucher. |
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Ctrl+W |
To open Material In voucher. |
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Alt+S |
To open Stock Query. |
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Ctrl+E |
Is a toggle button used to change the voucher to an Excise voucher or a non-excise voucher. |
In Delivery Note, Receipt Note, Material In, and Material Out screens. |
Managing GST with Tally.ERP9 |
Alt + J |
To get statutory adjustment voucher |
In journal voucher, In all GSTR Reports |
Alt + S |
To get statutory payment voucher |
In payment voucher |
CTRL + O |
To open GST portal |
In all GSTR Report |
CTRL + E |
To export return |
In all GSTR Report |
CTRL + A |
To view accepted as it is |
In all GSTR Report |
