Browser Keyboard Shortcuts All eAccounts users should know
The following is a list of the most useful function keys we believe all users should know. If learned, you will dramatically improve your navigation in eAccounts
These commands are common on all browsers and work in all browser based screens and programs (Not just eAccounts).
| Quick Key | Description |
| F11 | This function key will toggle the browser to full screen mode, ensuring the maximum amount of screen is used by the browser. Pressing the F11 again sets the view back to normal. |
| Tab Shift + Tab |
To move the cursor through the fields on a screen use the Tab key. If you have gone past the field and want to go back to the previous field hold down the Shift key and hit the Tab key e.g. if you have entered the Qty and have hit the Tab key to move to the Price field, if you now want to change the Qty use the Shift + Tab key combination to go back to the Qty field - Don't use the mouse! |
| Ctrl + C Ctrl + V |
These are the "Copy" and "Paste" keys. They will work in the browser, Microsoft Word, Excel , your Email and of course eAccounts e.g. if you have looked up an Stock Item in "Stock Enquiry" and now want to raise an invoice for it to a Debtor: a) Highlight the Stock Code in the Enquiry screen. b) Use Ctrl + C to copy to clipboard (memorise) the stock code. c) Go to the Raise order screen (you may have already started an order.) d) In the entry field where you enter the product code use Ctrl + V to paste (enter) the memorised stock code. Another example is when you want to insert a copy of say the "Debtor Enquiry" screen into a letter to a customer showing outstanding invoices or history: a) Highlight the appropriate block of data (may contain many lines) by taking the mouse to the beginning of the text and dragging the mouse over the block of data whilst holding down the left hand mouse button. b) Use Ctrl + C to copy the block. c) Start or go back to your email. d) Use Ctrl + V to paste the data into the body of the email. |
| Home End |
Pressing the Home or End keys will either take you to the Top or Bottom of the current page you are working on, this can be useful if the save button it located right at the top or bottom of a large page. |
| Ctrl + F | This will pop up a find input box and allow you to type in a value/name to search for on the current page rather then having to visually inspect using your eyes, it will normally also tell you how many times it was found on the page. |
| Ctrl + Tab | This is useful for tabbed browsers (most of the current ones) it will go through each tab in order, very useful when you are in full screen mode (F11) and you would like to bring up one of the other tabs that you have open. Example: switching from Raise Order to Customer or Stock Enquiry quickly. |
| Ctrl + '+' Ctrl + '-' Ctrl + 0 |
Zooming in and out. Sometimes you might want to zoom the eAccounts window in or out, you can do this by pressing these keys, and to reset back to 100% (normal view) press Ctrl + 0 If you have a wheeled mouse (all are these days?) Hold down the Ctrl key and rolling the wheel will change the screen size. |
These are just a few of the many quick keys available, if you would like to do some further reading please click on the appropriate link for your browser (not all browsers are the same unfortunately).