Importance of Shortcut Keys Tally Accounting Software: Efficiency in Accounting

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Tally Prime Accounting Software में Shortcut Keys की अहमियत

Tally software  is one of the most widely used tools for managing financial data. But, what makes Tally even more efficient? It’s the Tally shortcut keys. If you haven’t yet explored their power, you are missing out on saving a lot of time and effort.

Time-Saving Benefits of Tally Shortcut Keys

When you use Tally shortcut keys, tasks become more streamlined and quicker. Shortcut keys are the fastest way to navigate through the software without constantly searching through menus.

For example, pressing “Ctrl + O” allows you to open a voucher, and “Alt + F1” opens the company details. These little shortcuts reduce the time spent on tasks by half.

For Example If you’re adding an entry in a sales voucher, rather than manually selecting the fields, you can quickly press “Alt + S” and enter the necessary details. This makes it extremely easy to focus on accuracy rather than wasting time on clicks.

Accuracy in Accounting with Tally Shortcut Keys

 Tally shortcuts also help you to double-check your entries without much effort. For instance, “Ctrl + Enter” is used to view more details of a voucher. This gives you a quick review before finalizing entries, ensuring accuracy in your accounting.

For Example:

When posting journal entries, instead of manually typing every field, you can use “Ctrl + J” for journal entries. This saves you both time and energy while ensuring there are fewer chances of errors.

Enhancing Workflow and Productivity with Tally Short Cut keys

Tally की shortcut keys का उपयोग करने से productivity बढ़ती है। The more quickly you can enter data, the more time you have for analysis and decision-making. Whether you are reconciling accounts, generating invoices, or preparing balance sheets, these shortcut keys make the process smoother and faster.

Tally Shortcut Keys for Advanced Users

Tally के अनुभवियों के लिए shortcut keys और भी अधिक महत्वपूर्ण हो जाते हैं। As an advanced user, knowing and using these shortcuts makes you a master at Tally. For example, “Alt + C” creates a new voucher, and “Alt + I” opens the inventory. With these shortcuts, professionals can manage complex tasks in seconds.

Example:

If you’re creating a balance sheet report, rather than manually selecting each option, using shortcuts such as “Ctrl + D” (to delete) and “Ctrl + F” (to find) allows you to work much faster.

The Power of Tally Shortcuts in Taxation

Taxation in accounting can be overwhelming due to the numerous calculations and forms. Tally shortcut keys play a huge role in simplifying tax-related tasks. For instance, “Alt + 2” opens the Sales Tax report, which helps users quickly get a detailed report without manual entries.

Why You Should Learn Tally Shortcut Keys

Learning Tally shortcut keys might seem time-consuming initially, but the benefits are long-lasting. It’s similar to learning to ride a bike. At first, it may feel challenging, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t learn it sooner.

Personal Insight: My Experience with Tally Shortcuts

When I first started using Tally, I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data and features. But after learning a few essential Tally shortcut keys, everything became easier. Tasks that used to take minutes now take only seconds.  

Complete List of  91 Tally Short Cut Keys given below:- 

 Short Cut Keys in Tally  related to  “Masters”

1. Create a master, on the flyAlt+C
2. Open the calculator panelAlt+N
3. Insert the base currency symbol in an input field.Alt+4
4. Copy text from an input fieldCtrl+C
5. To paste input copied from a text field.Ctrl+V

 Short Cut Keys in Tally related to  “Vouchers”

6. Payment Accounting VouchersF5
7. Receipt Accounting VouchersF6
8. Journal Accounting VouchersF7
9. Sales Accounting VouchersF8
10.  To open Purchase Accounting VouchersF9
11.  To open Credit Note Accounting VouchersAlt+F6
12.  To open Debit Note Accounting VouchersAlt+F5
13.  Stock Journal Inventory VouchersAlt+F7
14. To open Payroll voucher Payroll VouchersCtrl+F4
15. Delivery Note Inventory VouchersAlt+F8
16.  Physical Stock Inventory VouchersCtrl+F7
17.  Sales Order Inventory VouchersCtrl+F8
18.  Purchase Order Inventory VouchersCtrl+F9
19.  Receipt Note Inventory VouchersAlt+F9
20.  Rejection In voucher Inventory VouchersCtrl+F6
21.  Rejection Out voucher Inventory VouchersCtrl+F5
22.  View list of all vouchersF10
23.  Mark a voucher as OptionalCtrl+L          Right button
24.  Mark a voucher as Post-DatedCtrl+T          Right button
25.  Autofill detailsCtrl+F          Right button
26.  Retrieve Narration from the previous ledgerAlt+R
27.  Open the calculator panel from Amount fieldAlt+C
28.  Delete a voucher/transactionAlt+D
29.  Cancel a voucherAlt+X
30.  Open a manufacturing journal voucherAlt+V
31.  Remove item/ledger line in a voucherCtrl+D
32.  Retrieve the Narration from the previous voucher,  Ctrl+R
33.  Open Contra Accounting VouchersF4

Short cut keys  in Tally Prime related to “Reports”

34.  Insert a voucher in a reportAlt+I
35.  Create an entry in the report, by duplicating a voucherAlt+2
36.  Drill down from a line in a reportEnter
37.  Delete an entry from a reportAlt+D
38.  Add a voucher in a reportAlt+A
39.  Cancel a voucher from a reportAlt+X
40.  Remove an entry from a reportCtrl+R
41.  Hide or show the details in a tableAlt+T
42.  Display all hidden line entries, if they were removedAlt+U
43.  Display the last hidden lineCtrl+U
44.  Expand or collapse information in a reportShift+Enter
45.  Alter a master during voucher entryCtrl+Enter
46.  Select or deselect a line in a reportShift+Space bar
47.  Perform linear selection/deselection multiple lines in the reportShift+Up/Down
48.  Select or deselect all lines in a reportCtrl+Space bar
49.  Select or deselect lines till the endCtrl+Shift+End
50.  Select or deselect lines till the topCtrl+Shift+Home
51.  Invert selection of line items in a reportCtrl+Alt+I
52.  View values in different ways in a reportCtrl+B  Right button
53.  Change view – display report detailsCtrl+H  Right button
54.  View the exceptions related to a reportCtrl+J   Right button
55.  Export the current voucher or reportCtrl+E  Top menu
56.  E-mail the current voucher or reportCtrl+M  Top menu
57.  Print the current voucher or reportCtrl+P  Top menu
58.  Synchronise dataAlt+Z    Top menu
59.  View the report in detailed or condensed formatAlt+F1  Right button
60.  Open the GST PortalAlt+V Right button
61.  Add a new columnAlt+C Right button
62.  To alter a columnAlt+A Right button
63.  Filter data in a reportAlt+F12 Right button
64.  Calculate balances using vouchersCtrl+F12 Right button
65.  E-mail menu for sending transactions or reportsAlt+M Top menu
66.  Print menu for printing transactions or reports.Alt+P Top menu

Other Important Shortcut Keys in Tally Accounting Software

67.  Go go back to the previous screenEsc
68.  Move to the first/last menu in a sectionCtrl+Up/Down
69.  Move to the left-most/right-most drop-down top menuCtrl+Left/Right
70.  Move from any line to the first line in a listHome & PgUp
71.  Rewrite dataCtrl+Alt+R
72.  Quit the applicationAlt+F4
73.  View the build informationCtrl+Alt+B
74.  Accept or save a screenCtrl+A
75.  Expand or collapse a group in a tableAlt+Enter
76.  Move to the last field or last lineCtrl+End
77.  Move to the first field or first lineCtrl+Home
78.  Open or hide calculator panelCtrl+N
79.  Exit a screen or the applicationCtrl+Q
80.  Open Company top menuAlt+K    Top menu
81.  Switch to another companyF3 Right button
82.  Shut the currently loaded companiesCtrl+F3 ight button
83.  Tally HelpCtrl+F1
84. Open the list of configurationsF12 Right button
85. Open the company menuAlt+K Top menu
86.  Open the list of actions to company dataAlt+Y    Top menu
87. Open the list of actions applicable to sharingAlt+Z Top menu
88.  Open the import   masters, transaction,Alt+O Top menu
89.  Open the export menu for exporting masters, transactions,Alt+E Top menu
90. Select the display language that is applicable across all screensCtrl+K  Top menu
91. Select the data entry language that is applicable to all screensCtrl+W Top menu

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