The following shows a number of keyboard shortcuts, and where they are available throughout Phoenix.
Help Keys
Key/s |
Action |
Applies |
F1 |
Help |
- throughout the program |
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Movement Keys
Key/s |
Action |
Applies |
Tab |
Next field |
- throughout the program |
Shift Tab |
Previous field |
- throughout the program |
Enter |
Next field |
- data entry |
Alt + Underlined Letter |
Performs function in which letter is underlined |
- throughout the program |
+ (on number pad) |
Advance date forward |
- date field in data entry |
- (on number pad) |
Brings date back |
- date field in data entry |
Editing Keys
Key/s |
Action |
Applies |
F2 |
Edit |
- data entry |
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Ctrl N |
New |
- account and card file set up |
Ctrl D |
Delete |
- data entry |
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Ctrl C |
Copy |
- when editing numbers or text |
Ctrl V |
Paste |
- when entering or editing numbers or text |
Ctrl X |
Cut |
- when editing numbers or text |
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Ctrl |
Next match |
- Transaction entry- search for income/expense category or transfer account |
Ctrl |
Previous match |
- Transaction entry- search for income/expense category or transfer account |
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+ (the plus key) |
Select a transaction |
- Reconcile - Print Cheques - GST Return (in Manual Mode) |
- (the minus key) |
Unselect a transaction |
- Reconcile - Print Cheques - GST Return (in Manual Mode) |
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Alt |
Display list of choices |
- combo boxes (except in dissection entry) |
Primary Keyboard Keys |
Launches drop down lists |
- Transaction entry and other financial fields where multiple options are available |
Right click on Printer icon |
Option to Preview or Set Printer Options |
- Drop down arrows beside Printer icon (where available) will perform same function |
Right click on dissection line |
Delete the selected dissection |
- Transaction entry |
Click on Amount Gross or GST |
Switches between Amount Gross and Amount Net GST |
- Transaction entry |
Click on Column Headings |
Sorts the view by that heading |
- e.g.. Clicking on the Date heading will sort the column by date |
or F3
Report Keys
Key/s |
Action |
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Scroll up |
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Scroll Down |
PgUp |
Up one screen |
PgDn |
Down one screen |
Ctrl PgUp |
Previous page |
Ctrl PgDn |
Next page |
Home |
Top of current page |
End |
Bottom of current page |
Ctrl Home |
Top of first page |
Ctrl End |
Bottom of last page |
Ctrl |
Scroll right |
Ctrl |
Scroll left |
Ctrl+Shift |
To right of page |
Ctrl+Shift |
To left of page |
+ (on number pad) |
Zoom in |
- (on number pad) |
Zoom out |
Ctrl W |
Zoom page width |
Ctrl F |
Find in report (Enterprise Report) |
Ctrl 0 (zero) |
One page |
Ctrl P |
Navigation keys
F4 |
Launches Transactions |
F5 |
Launches Customer Accounts |
F6 |
Launches Supplier Accounts |
F7 |
Launches Reconciliation |
F8 |
Launches GST Return |
F9 |
Launches Bank Feeds |
F11 |
Launches Reports |
F12 |
Launches Budgets |
Alt + C |
Closes windows throughout Phoenix e.g. Enter Transactions, Bank Transactions |
Alt + F4 |
Closes Phoenix |
Alt + F4 |
Closes the open module, back to the Suite screen |
Alt+Tab |
Swaps between Phoenix and other applications |
Windows + D |
Minimises all applications to show the Desktop |
Budget Keys
Key/s |
Action |
Enter |
Next cell |
Tab |
Next cell |
Shift Tab |
Previous cell
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(arrow keys) |
Move left, right, up, down |
Ctrl (Ctrl left arrow) |
Page left |
Ctrl (Ctrl right arrow) |
Page right |
PgUp |
Page up |
PgDn |
Page down |
Ctrl PgUp |
Top of page |
Ctrl PgDn |
Bottom of page |
Home |
Move to first cell in the row |
End |
Move to last cell in the row |
Ctrl Home |
First row |
Ctrl End |
Last row |
F7 |
Account Allocation |
F8 |
Category Worktable |
Hold down the Shift keys to select cells
