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Use the Enter or Return key to move to another field, same as using the tab key but easier for most to use. Check Preferences-Data Entry, if your Enter key doesn't work this way.

 

A fast way to record transactions and prepare for a new one.

 

Pops open a list of customers, items, etc. depending on the field you're in.

Prompts you for a date range to print out registers for checking, receivables, etc., opens the print window for reports.

Use the Escape key instead of the Cancel button or those little boxed X’s to back out of menus, sub-menus and other screens. It’s easier to hit than most alternatives.

Opens context sensitive help screens pertaining to the function you are doing. When the cursor changes to a hand you can obtain additional information.

 

Don't forget the alt key and underlined letters on the menu bar when keyboarding.

 

After opening a list, type the first letter of the name you are seeking to move the list closer to the name you are trying to find. This is faster than scrolling in a large list.

 

Customizing the iconbar and making your own icons for functions and reports you frequently use can be a real time saver.

If you're frequently over shooting buttons, improve your aim by always using a good mouse pad and slowing down the mouse through the Control Panel settings.

Don't bother with the slashes when entering dates. QuickBooks will add them

The + and - keys will increase or decrease a date, check number, invoice number, etc. This is real handy for minor changes to those fields and less error prone than re-entry.

 

Computations can be accomplished right in the value field by using the operators (+, -, *, /, =,) instead of your desk calculator.