TallyPrime All Shortcut Keys: The Complete List for Faster Work

You click. You scroll. You click again. Every voucher entry means reaching for the mouse, over and over.

That adds up. Over a full day of billing or bookkeeping, all those clicks steal real time.

The fix is simple. Learn the shortcut keys in TallyPrime, and you can enter data without touching the mouse at all.

This guide covers TallyPrime all shortcut keys you actually need — organized so beginners, accountants, and business owners can all find what they need fast.

Why Shortcut Keys in TallyPrime Matter

TallyPrime was built to work entirely from the keyboard. Almost every action has a shortcut behind it.

Here’s what that means for you:

• Faster billing — enter sales and purchase vouchers without stopping to click
• Fewer errors — less clicking means fewer accidental wrong selections
• Easier training — new staff learn faster with a clear shortcut list in hand
• Better reporting — jump between reports instantly, instead of hunting through menus

Pro Tip: You don’t need to memorize all of these at once. Start with the ones you use daily, and add more each week.

Universal Navigation Shortcuts

These shortcuts work almost everywhere in TallyPrime. Learn these first.

Action	Shortcut Key
Open Go To — jump to any report, voucher, or master	Alt+G
Switch To — open a different report without losing your place	Ctrl+G
Go back / close the current screen	Esc
Open Company Features	F11
Open Configuration settings for the current screen	F12
Open the Company menu	Alt+K
Open the Help menu	F1
Open context-based TallyHelp	Ctrl+F1
Accept or save the current screen	Ctrl+A
Quit the current screen	Ctrl+Q
Exit TallyPrime completely	Alt+F4
Open or hide the calculator panel	Ctrl+N
Expand or collapse a group	Alt+Enter
Change display language	Ctrl+K
Change data entry language	Ctrl+W

Voucher Entry Shortcuts

This is where shortcuts save the most time. Every voucher type opens with one keystroke.

Opening Voucher Types

Voucher Type	Shortcut Key
Contra	F4
Payment	F5
Receipt	F6
Journal	F7
Sales	F8
Sales Order	Ctrl+F8
Purchase	F9
Purchase Order	Ctrl+F9
Credit Note	Alt+F6
Debit Note	Alt+F5
Stock Journal	Alt+F7
Physical Stock	Ctrl+F7
Delivery Note	Alt+F8
Receipt Note	Alt+F9
Payroll Voucher	Ctrl+F4
Rejection In	Ctrl+F6
Rejection Out	Ctrl+F5
View list of all vouchers	F10

Working Inside a Voucher

Action	Shortcut Key
Retrieve narration from the previous voucher (same type)	Ctrl+R
Retrieve narration from the previous ledger	Alt+R
Open the calculator from the Amount field	Alt+C
Remove an item or ledger line	Ctrl+D
Delete the current voucher	Alt+D
Cancel a voucher	Alt+X
Mark a voucher as Post-Dated	Ctrl+T
Mark a voucher as Optional	Ctrl+L
Change voucher mode (Item Invoice / Accounting Invoice, etc.)	Ctrl+H
Open Stock Query for a selected item	Alt+S

Report & Data View Shortcuts

Reports are where CFOs and business owners spend the most time. These shortcuts turn a raw report into exactly the view you need.

Action	Shortcut Key
Insert a voucher directly into a report	Alt+I
Add a voucher from a report	Alt+A
Duplicate a voucher entry	Alt+2
Change View — switch how a report is displayed	Ctrl+H
Basis of Values — filter what data a report shows	Ctrl+B
Toggle detailed or condensed format	Alt+F1
Filter a report by a set of conditions	Alt+F12
Set the range or period for balances	Ctrl+F12
Change the voucher date	F2
Change the reporting period	Alt+F2
View exceptions related to a report	Ctrl+J
Add a new column to a report	Alt+C
Delete a column from a report	Alt+D
Auto-repeat columns	Alt+N

Pro Tip: Some keys, like Alt+A and Alt+D, do different things depending on the screen. On a voucher screen, they add or delete a voucher. On a report’s column view, they add or delete a column. Context decides the action.

Selection & Field Editing Shortcuts

These small shortcuts speed up how you move and select data inside any screen.

Action	Shortcut Key
Select or deselect one line	Space bar
Select or deselect all lines	Ctrl+Space bar
Select multiple lines going up or down	Shift+Up/Down
Select lines to the end of the list	Ctrl+Shift+End
Select lines to the top of the list	Ctrl+Shift+Home
Invert the current selection	Ctrl+Alt+I
Move to the next field	Tab
Move to the previous field	Shift+Tab
Clear a typed value	Backspace
Create a new master on the fly	Alt+C
Copy text from a field	Ctrl+C
Paste text into a field	Ctrl+V
Move to the first field or line	Ctrl+Home
Move to the last field or line	Ctrl+End

Company & Data Management Shortcuts

Managing multiple companies or branches? These shortcuts keep switching fast.

Action	Shortcut Key
Switch to another open company	F3
Select and open another company	Alt+F3
Shut all currently loaded companies	Ctrl+F3
Import masters, transactions, or bank statements	Alt+O
Export the current voucher or report	Ctrl+E
Email the current voucher or report	Ctrl+M
Print the current voucher or report	Ctrl+P
Synchronise company data	Alt+Z

How to Actually Remember These Shortcuts

A long list is easy to skim and just as easy to forget. Here’s a simple way to build the habit.

1. Pick five shortcuts you’d use today — start with F8 (Sales), F5 (Payment), and Alt+G (Go To)
2. Use them for one full week before adding more. Muscle memory beats memorization.
3. Keep this guide open on a second screen or printed nearby while you work
4. Teach a colleague. Explaining a shortcut out loud helps you remember it too

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the single most useful shortcut to learn first in TallyPrime?

Alt+G (Go To) is the best place to start. It lets you jump to any report, voucher, or master from a single search bar, without knowing the exact menu path.

How do I quickly create a sales invoice in TallyPrime?

Press F8 from the Accounting Vouchers screen to open a new Sales voucher instantly. For a Sales Order instead, use Ctrl+F8.

What is the shortcut to save a voucher in TallyPrime?

Press Ctrl+A to accept and save the current screen. This works for vouchers, masters, and most other entry screens.

Can I use TallyPrime completely without a mouse?

Yes. TallyPrime is built to support full keyboard navigation. With practice, you can create vouchers, open reports, and manage companies entirely from the keyboard.

Are TallyPrime shortcut keys different from Tally ERP 9?

Some are the same, like F8 for Sales and F5 for Payment. But TallyPrime also added new shortcuts that didn’t exist in ERP 9, such as Alt+G (Go To) and Ctrl+G (Switch To), since these are built around TallyPrime’s newer navigation system.

Where can I find shortcut help directly inside TallyPrime?

Press F1 from any screen to open the Help menu, or Ctrl+F1 for help based on exactly where you are in the software.

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