What are keyboard shortcuts, also known as hotkeys?

Keyboard shortcuts allow you to press a combination of keys to perform computer functions, as opposed to having to move your hand back and forth to your mouse. There are a lot of hotkeys that can be used in Sage 100 to help save you time.

We’ve listed the most popular Sage 100 keyboard shortcuts below.

Image Key Function
TAB Move to the next field.

In a grid, pressing the TAB key moves focus from cell to cell. At the end of the row, pressing the TAB key moves to the next row.

ENTER Moves to the next logical field.

In a grid, pressing the ENTER key moves focus from cell to cell in the [ENTER] Key like [TAB] Key for Grid check box is selected in the User Maintenance window.

SPACEBAR Clears or selects a check box or radio button.
BACKSPACE Deletes the entry at a field
ESC Closes the current window.

In a grid, pressing the ESC key cancels a cell entry.

HOME Moves to the first page in a list box.

In a grid, pressing the HOME key moves focus to the first cell of a row.

END Moves to the last page in a list box.

In a grid, pressing the END key moves focus to the last cell of a row.

PAGE UP Moves to the previous page in a list box or grid.
PAGE DOWN Moves to the next page in a list box or grid.
CTRL+HOME Moves focus to the first row in the same cell position in a grid.
CTRL+END Moves focus to the last row in the same cell position in a grid.
CTRL+ENTER Adds line feeds to comments in a grid.
CTRL+INSERT Inserts a line.
CTRL+DELETE Deletes the current line.
ARROW Moves focus from cell to cell in a grid.
F1 Displays Help text for the current field.
Magnifying glass icon F2 Displays the Lookup window for the current field.
Flashlight icon F3

ALT+L

Displays an alternate Lookup window for the current field.
Print icon F4 Prints the report or listing associated with the menu task.
F5 Toggles between the primary and secondary grids.
Select first record icon CTRL+F5 Selects the first record.
Select prior record icon CTRL+F6 Selects the prior record.
Select next record icon CTRL+F7 Selects the next record.
Select last record icon CTRL+F8 Selects the last record.
CTRL+F9 Launches the Customizer module.
Accept button - grey ALT+A Saves the current record.
Cancel button - grey ALT+C Cancels entry of the current record.
Delete button - grey ALT+D Deletes the current record.
Print button - grey ALT+P Prints the current report.
Preview button - grey ALT+V Previews the current report.
Setup button - grey ALT+S Displays printer settings.
Help icon SHIFT+F1 Displays Help text for the window.
OK button - grey ALT+O OK button for dialog boxes and line entry.
Undo button - grey ALT+U Undo line changes.
Ins button ALT+N Inserts a line.
Del button ALT+E Deletes a line.
ALT+1, 2, 3… In a data entry window, selects the first tab, second tab, third tab.
Multiple data entry session icon ALT+B Opens a Batch window where you can start a multiple data entry session.
E-mail icon ALT+E Sends e-mail to the address entered in the E-mail Address field.
Extend comments icon Displays extended comments.
Memo Maintenance icon - blue ALT+M Opens the Memo Maintenance window where you can write a memo.
Memo Selection icon - red ALT+M Opens the Memo Selection window (when memos have been created).
MapQuest icon ALT+Q Opens the MapQuest Internet page with the address selected.
Camera icon ALT+S Shows the image specified in the adjacent field.
Magnifying glass icon ALT+S

ALT+X

(where X varies)

Activates the Search feature for records at a field and displays the search options for the document.
Tracking ID number icon ALT+R Enters a tracking ID number for a shipment and accesses a Web service to check the status of the shipment.
Launches web site icon ALT+U Launches a Web site based on the URL entered in the URL Address field.
Select next number icon ALT+X Selects the next number for the field.
Expanded view icon Changes the size of the window to the expanded view.
Standard view icon Changes the Size of the window to the standard view. 
Item Text Maintenance icon - blue ALT+I Opens an Item Text Maintenance window where you can write an extended item description.
Drill down icon Drill down icon ALT+Z

ALT+X

(where X varies)

Drills down to detail information for the item selected.
Calculate net balance icon ALT+B Calculates the net balance.
Calculator icon F2 Opens the calculator.
Calendar icon F2 Opens the calendar.
Exports data to excel icon Exports data in the lookup window to Excel.
Displays options icon Displays options for changing budget amounts or calculations.
Calculate Budgets Wizard icon ALT+W Opens the Calculate Budgets Wizard.
Sort Columns icon Varies Opens the Sort Columns window. Appears yellow if a sort order has already been applied.
De-selects all rows icon ALT+U De-selects all rows in a grid.
Selects all rows icon ALT+S Selects all rows in a grid.
Selects or clears a column icon Selects or clears a column in a grid.
Selects or clears a row icon Selects or clears a row in a grid.
Inserts a row icon ALT+N Inserts a row in a grid.
Moves a row down icon ALT+W Moves a row down in a grid.
Moves a row up icon ALT+U Moves a row up in a grid.
Deletes a row icon ALT+E Deletes a row in a grid.
Resets a row icon ALT+R Resets a row in a grid.
Search Grid icon Opens the Search Grid window or an alternate Lookup window for the current field.
Save icon Save button
Switches between Net Balance view and the Debits and Credits view icon ALT+S Switches between displaying the Net Balance view and the Debits and Credits view.
Preview icon Preview button
Office Template Manager icon Opens the Office Template Manager window.
Adds template icon ALT+A Adds a template to the Office Template Manager.
Edit the template icon ALT+T Allows you to edit the template.
Removes the template icon ALT+R Removes the template from the Office Template Manager.
Comment Text window or displays extended comments icon ALT+I Opens the Comment Text window or displays extended comments.
Eraser icon ALT+C Clears the user entered in the field.
Resets value to original icon ALT+D Resets value to original amount.
Opens Maintain window or Crystal Designer icon Opens the Maintain window or Crystal Designer for the report or form selected.
+ icon ALT+N Adds a new report setting or form code.
Copy icon ALT+C Copies report settings and form codes to other report settings and form codes.
X with a circle icon ALT+D Deletes the selected report setting or form code.
Export icon ALT+X Exports report settings and form codes.
Credit check icon ALT+K Launches a Web site for credit checks.
Prints report/statement icon Prints the report or statement.
Fix values icon Allows you to fix values.
Recalculating aging icon Recalculates aging.
Sage University icon ALT+L Leads to Sage University videos related to the current task.

For more information or assistance with keyboard shortcuts, contact our Sage 100 support team at 800.232.8913.

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