TallyPrime Shortcut Keys Guide
TallyPrime Shortcut Keys Quick Guide [2026] Essential keyboard shortcuts for faster everyday accounting in TallyPrime
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Based on TallyPrime Release 7.0 Concise edition - important shortcuts only Release note: This quick guide focuses on commonly useful shortcuts in TallyPrime Release 7.0. Some shortcuts and workflows can change in later releases. Check the on-screen button bar after major upgrades.
Who this guide is for Accountants, accounting students, business owners, and Tally operators who want a practical shortcut sheet for daily work. It intentionally leaves out low-frequency and highly specialized commands so the guide stays easy to learn and print.
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TallyPrime Shortcut Keys Guide
1. Most Used Shortcuts - Top 20 Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Ctrl + A
Accept / Save
Save the current voucher, master, setting, or screen.
Alt + G
Go To
Open reports, masters, vouchers, and other features quickly.
Ctrl + G
Switch To
Move to another report or workflow without losing context.
F2
Change Date
Change the voucher date or current report date.
Alt + F2
Change Period
Set the reporting period.
F3
Switch Company
Move between companies that are already loaded.
Alt + F3
Select Company
Load another company.
Ctrl + F3
Shut Company
Close one or more loaded companies.
F11
Company Features
Open accounting, inventory, taxation, payroll, and related features.
F12
Configure
Open settings for the current screen or report.
F4
Contra
Cash/bank transfer voucher.
F5
Payment
Record payments.
F6
Receipt
Record money received.
F7
Journal
Record adjustment and journal entries.
F8
Sales
Record sales.
F9
Purchase
Record purchases.
Alt + F6
Credit Note
Record sales returns or credit adjustments.
Alt + F5
Debit Note
Record purchase returns or debit adjustments.
Alt + C
Create Master
Create a ledger, stock item, or other master on the fly where supported.
Ctrl + P
Print Current
Print the current voucher or report.
Beginner focus: Learn Ctrl + A, Alt + G, F2, F4-F9, Alt + F5, and Alt + F6 first. These cover a large part of everyday voucher work.
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2. Voucher Creation & Editing Core accounting vouchers Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
F4
Contra
Cash-to-bank, bank-to-cash, or bank-to-bank transfers.
F5
Payment
Payments through cash or bank.
F6
Receipt
Cash or bank receipts.
F7
Journal
Adjustments, provisions, transfers, and journal entries.
F8
Sales
Sales invoices and sales vouchers.
F9
Purchase
Purchase invoices and purchase vouchers.
Alt + F6
Credit Note
Sales returns and credit adjustments.
Alt + F5
Debit Note
Purchase returns and debit adjustments.
Entry and editing Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Ctrl + A
Accept / Save
Save the current voucher.
Alt + D
Delete Voucher
Delete a voucher from alteration or a report.
Alt + X
Cancel Voucher
Cancel a voucher while preserving its record.
Ctrl + D
Remove Line
Remove the selected ledger or inventory line.
Ctrl + H
Change Mode
Switch available voucher modes, such as invoice/accounting mode.
Ctrl + L
Optional Voucher
Mark the voucher as Optional.
Ctrl + T
Post-Dated
Mark the voucher as Post-Dated.
Alt + 2
Duplicate Voucher
Duplicate a voucher from a report.
Alt + I
Insert Voucher
Insert a voucher while working in a report.
Alt + A
GST Tax Analysis
Check GST tax analysis during voucher entry.
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3. Navigation, Company & Masters Navigation and daily movement Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Esc
Back / Clear
Go back one screen or clear the current field.
Tab / Shift + Tab
Next / Previous Field
Move forward or backward during data entry.
Page Up / Page Down
Previous / Next
Move between saved vouchers/masters or scroll reports.
Alt + F
Find
Find information in masters and transactions.
Ctrl + N
Calculator
Open or hide the calculator panel.
F1
Help
Open TallyPrime Help.
Ctrl + F1
Context Help
Open help for the current screen.
Company operations Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Alt + K
Company Menu
Open company-related actions.
Alt + K -> Create
Create Company
Create another company.
Alt + K -> Alter
Alter Company
Edit company details and settings.
Alt + F3
Select Company
Load a company.
F3
Switch Company
Switch between loaded companies.
Ctrl + F3
Shut Company
Close a loaded company.
Alt + Y -> Backup & Restore
Backup / Restore
Open Release 7.0 backup and restore workflow.
Master creation Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Alt + C
Create on the Fly
Create a ledger, group, stock item, or other master where supported.
Ctrl + Enter
Alter Selected Master
Open the selected master for alteration.
Alt + G -> Create Master
Create Master
Create a master through Go To.
Alt + G -> Alter Master
Alter Master
Find and alter an existing master.
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4. Reports & Report Customization Modern TallyPrime method: For major reports, use Alt + G and type the report name. This is quicker and avoids relying on older Tally.ERP 9 report key habits.
Open key reports Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Alt + G -> Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet
Open the Balance Sheet.
Alt + G -> Profit & Loss A/c
Profit & Loss
Open Profit & Loss A/c.
Alt + G -> Trial Balance
Trial Balance
Open Trial Balance.
Alt + G -> Day Book
Day Book
Open the Day Book.
Alt + G -> Stock Summary
Stock Summary
Open current stock summary.
Alt + G -> Ledger Vouchers
Ledger Report
Open transactions for a ledger.
Enter
Drill Down
Open the next level, voucher, or master from a report.
Shift + Enter
Expand / Collapse
Expand or collapse report details where supported.
Customize reports Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
F2
Change Date
Change the current report date.
Alt + F2
Change Period
Set the report period.
F12
Configure
Open report-specific configuration.
Ctrl + F
Filter
Apply filters in supported reports.
Ctrl + B
Basis of Values
Change calculation/presentation basis.
Ctrl + H
Change View
Switch to another view of the report.
Alt + C
Add Column
Add a column in supported reports.
Tutorial tip: For step-by-step report and voucher tutorials, visit https://tallymantra.com
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5. Inventory & GST Shortcuts Inventory Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Alt + F7
Stock Journal
Stock transfer, consumption/production, and stock journal entries.
Ctrl + F7
Physical Stock
Record physical stock differences.
Alt + F8
Delivery Note
Record delivery of goods.
Alt + F9
Receipt Note
Record receipt of goods.
Ctrl + F8
Sales Order
Create a customer sales order.
Ctrl + F9
Purchase Order
Create a supplier purchase order.
Ctrl + F6
Rejection In
Record rejected goods received back.
Ctrl + F5
Rejection Out
Record rejected goods sent out.
Alt + S
Stock Query
View Stock Query for a selected stock item where available.
GST - important working shortcuts Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
F5
Nature / Return View
Switch views in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
F6
Validate GSTIN/UIN
Validate party GSTIN/UIN in GSTR-1.
F7
Validate HSN/SAC
Validate HSN/SAC in GSTR-1.
F10
Mark Return Filed
Mark GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B as filed.
Alt + F10
Undo Filing
Undo filing status.
Alt + J
Stat Adjustment
Record a statutory adjustment.
Alt + V
Open GST Portal
Open the GST Portal from supported GST reports.
Alt + A
GST Tax Analysis
Open GST Tax Analysis during voucher entry.
Further reading: https://tallyprimebusinesshub.blogspot.com/
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6. Banking, Export, Print & Utility Banking Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Alt + O
Import Bank Statement
Open Import and choose Bank Statement.
F8
Reconcile Transactions
Reconcile transactions in Bank Reconciliation.
Alt + S
Potential Matches
View or configure potential matches.
Alt + R
Manual Reconciliation
Reconcile a transaction manually.
F5
View Reconciled
Show reconciled transactions.
F4
Change Bank Ledger
Change bank ledger in Banking Activities.
Export, print and share Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Alt + E
Export Menu
Open export format and configuration options.
Ctrl + E
Export Current
Export the current voucher/report.
Alt + P
Print Menu
Open print settings.
Ctrl + P
Print Current
Print the current voucher/report.
Alt + M
Share Menu
Open e-mail or WhatsApp sharing options.
Ctrl + M
E-mail Current
E-mail the current voucher/report.
Useful utility shortcuts Shortcut Key
Function
Where / When to Use
Ctrl + N
Calculator
Open/hide calculator.
Alt + F
Find
Find masters and transactions.
Alt + G
Go To
Open almost any report or task quickly.
Ctrl + G
Switch To
Move to another report/workflow while preserving context.
Ctrl + K
Display Language
Change TallyPrime display language.
Ctrl + W
Data Entry Language
Change the data-entry language.
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7. Top 10 for Beginners Ctrl + A Save almost any completed screen quickly. Alt + G Use Go To instead of hunting through menus. F2 Always check the voucher date before saving. F4 Use Contra only for cash/bank transfers. F5 Use Payment for money going out. F6 Use Receipt for money coming in. F7 Use Journal for adjustment entries. F8 Use Sales for customer invoices and sales entries. F9 Use Purchase for supplier bills and purchase entries. Alt + C Create a missing ledger or stock master without leaving the voucher where supported.
8. Tips to Memorize Shortcuts Faster
Learn voucher keys as a sequence: F4 Contra, F5 Payment, F6 Receipt, F7 Journal, F8 Sales, F9 Purchase. Practice 5-10 shortcuts for one week instead of trying to memorize the whole guide at once. Keep this quick guide near your keyboard and use the mouse only when you do not know the shortcut. Group shortcuts by job: voucher entry, reports, GST, banking, and inventory. Use Alt + G whenever you forget where a report or feature is located. Repeat the same real workflow daily; muscle memory develops faster than memorizing a list.
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9. FAQ Are TallyPrime shortcuts different from Tally.ERP 9? Yes. Some important keys changed. For example, TallyPrime uses Alt + F6 for Credit Note and Alt + F5 for Debit Note.
How do I quickly search for a report or feature? Press Alt + G to open Go To, then type the report, master, voucher, or feature name.
What is the fastest way to save an entry? Ctrl + A accepts and saves the current screen in many TallyPrime workflows.
Can shortcut keys be customized? TallyPrime provides defined application shortcuts. Use the on-screen button bar and configuration options rather than expecting full custom key remapping.
What should I do if a shortcut does not work? Check the current screen and TallyPrime release. Many shortcuts are context-sensitive and some change across releases.
Should I use old ERP 9 report shortcuts? Prefer Alt + G and type the report name. It is a reliable TallyPrime navigation method and is easier to remember. Please verify: No uncertain shortcuts have been included in this condensed edition. If your TallyPrime build behaves differently, verify the on-screen button bar or current TallyHelp for that screen.
Closing Note Use this guide as a daily quick reference rather than a list to memorize in one sitting. For more TallyPrime tutorials, GST guides, and practical accounting tips, visit Tallymantra. For additional TallyPrime learning resources, explore https://tallyprimebusinesshub.blogspot.com/
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