Keyboard shortcuts in Tally Prime help users work faster and more efficiently. Learning these shortcuts improves productivity, reduces data entry time and makes daily accounting tasks easier.
Lesson Objective
Learn the most important Tally Prime shortcut keys used for voucher entry, navigation, reports, printing, exporting and company management.
1. Why Use Shortcut Keys?
Increase work speed.
Reduce mouse usage.
Improve accounting efficiency.
Save time during voucher entry.
Navigate reports quickly.
Boost productivity.
Professional accountants rely heavily on keyboard shortcuts for faster work.
2. Company Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Function
Alt + K
Company Menu
Alt + F3
Select / Shut Company
Ctrl + Alt + R
Rewrite Company Data
F1
Select Company
F3
Company Information
3. Voucher Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Voucher
F4
Contra Voucher
F5
Payment Voucher
F6
Receipt Voucher
F7
Journal Voucher
F8
Sales Voucher
F9
Purchase Voucher
Ctrl + F8
Credit Note
Ctrl + F9
Debit Note
4. Report & Display Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Purpose
Alt + G
Go To Report
Alt + A
Alter Master
Alt + C
Create Master During Entry
Alt + D
Delete Voucher/Master
Alt + I
Insert Voucher
Alt + 2
Duplicate Voucher
5. Printing & Export Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Purpose
Alt + P
Print Report
Alt + E
Export Report
Ctrl + P
Print (where applicable)
Ctrl + A
Accept / Save
Esc
Exit Current Screen
Enter
Select / Drill Down
Memorizing these shortcuts can significantly improve your speed while working in Tally Prime.
6. Navigation Shortcut Keys
These shortcut keys help you navigate quickly between screens, reports and menus in Tally Prime.
Shortcut
Function
Esc
Go Back / Exit Current Screen
Enter
Select Item / Drill Down
Ctrl + Enter
Alter Selected Master
Page Up
Previous Voucher
Page Down
Next Voucher
Alt + G
Go To Report
Mastering navigation shortcuts saves significant time while working.
7. Inventory Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Purpose
Alt + C
Create Stock Item during Voucher Entry
Ctrl + Enter
Alter Stock Item
Alt + A
Alter Inventory Master
Alt + D
Delete Stock Master
F12
Inventory Configuration
These shortcuts help manage inventory masters without leaving voucher entry.
8. GST & Taxation Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Function
Alt + G
Open GST Reports using Go To
F12
GST Configuration
Ctrl + A
Accept GST Configuration
Alt + E
Export GST Reports
Alt + P
Print GST Reports
GST reports can be printed and exported directly using shortcut keys.
9. Banking Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Purpose
F4
Contra Voucher
Alt + P
Print Cheque / Bank Report
Alt + E
Export Bank Reports
Ctrl + Enter
Alter Bank Ledger
Alt + G
Open Bank Reconciliation Report
Banking shortcuts simplify reconciliation and cheque management.
10. Editing & Utility Shortcut Keys
Shortcut
Function
Ctrl + A
Accept / Save
Alt + C
Create Master
Ctrl + Enter
Alter Master
Alt + D
Delete Voucher / Master
Alt + I
Insert Voucher
Alt + 2
Duplicate Voucher
F11
Company Features
F12
Configuration
These shortcuts are among the most frequently used by professional Tally users.
11. Complete Shortcut Key Reference
The following are some of the most commonly used shortcut keys in Tally Prime for day-to-day accounting work.
Shortcut
Purpose
F1
Select Company
F2
Change Date
F3
Company Information
F4
Contra Voucher
F5
Payment Voucher
F6
Receipt Voucher
F7
Journal Voucher
F8
Sales Voucher
F9
Purchase Voucher
F10
Other Voucher
F11
Company Features
F12
Configuration
Alt + C
Create Master
Ctrl + Enter
Alter Master
Ctrl + A
Accept / Save
Alt + P
Print
Alt + E
Export
Alt + G
Go To
Esc
Exit / Back
Enter
Select / Drill Down
Practice these shortcuts regularly to become a faster and more efficient Tally Prime user.
12. Daily Productivity Shortcuts
Use Alt + C to create a new ledger while entering vouchers.
Use Ctrl + Enter to modify an existing ledger instantly.
Press Ctrl + A to save vouchers quickly.
Use Page Up and Page Down to browse vouchers.
Use Alt + G to jump directly to any report.
Use Alt + P for instant printing.
Use Alt + E to export reports to Excel or PDF.
Use Esc to return quickly to the previous screen.
These shortcuts are used daily by professional accountants to save time.
13. Professional Tips for Faster Data Entry
Memorize frequently used voucher shortcuts.
Avoid unnecessary mouse usage.
Create masters directly during voucher entry.
Use keyboard navigation for reports.
Review vouchers using Page Up/Page Down.
Verify data before pressing Ctrl + A.
Print and export reports using shortcuts.
Take regular backups of company data.
Practice shortcut keys every day.
Customize your workflow for maximum speed.
Professional accountants can complete accounting work much faster by relying on shortcut keys instead of menus.
14. Practice Exercise & Interview Questions
Practice Exercise
Create a company using shortcut keys wherever possible.
Create five ledgers using Alt + C.
Alter a ledger using Ctrl + Enter.
Create Purchase, Sales and Payment vouchers using function keys.
Print a report using Alt + P.
Export the report using Alt + E.
Navigate between vouchers using Page Up and Page Down.
Save every voucher using Ctrl + A.
20 Interview Questions
What is the shortcut for Payment Voucher?
Which key opens the Sales Voucher?
How do you create a ledger during voucher entry?
Which shortcut alters a master?
What is the shortcut for Journal Voucher?
How do you print a report?
Which shortcut exports reports?
How do you save a voucher?
What is the use of F11?
What is the use of F12?
How do you navigate to the previous voucher?
How do you navigate to the next voucher?
Which shortcut deletes a voucher?
How do you open Company Information?
What is the use of Alt + G?
How do you exit the current screen?
Which shortcut is used for Contra Voucher?
Why should accountants learn shortcut keys?
How do shortcut keys improve productivity?
Which shortcut do you use most frequently in Tally Prime?
15. Lesson Summary
Learned important Tally Prime shortcut keys.
Practiced voucher entry shortcuts.
Learned navigation shortcuts.
Studied inventory, GST and banking shortcuts.
Reviewed report and export shortcuts.
Improved daily productivity techniques.
Completed practical exercises.
Prepared for interview questions.
Learned professional working methods.
Built confidence in using Tally Prime efficiently.
Congratulations!
You now know the most useful Tally Prime Shortcut Keys. Regular practice of these shortcuts will significantly improve your speed and efficiency while working in Tally Prime.
🧠 Quick Quiz
Which shortcut key is used to save or accept a voucher in Tally Prime?