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Tally is built for the keyboard. Operators who know the shortcuts enter vouchers several times faster than mouse users. Here are the TallyPrime shortcuts grouped by what you are doing.
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Voucher types
| Key | Voucher | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| F4 | Contra | Cash deposit/withdrawal, bank-to-bank transfer |
| F5 | Payment | Money paid out |
| F6 | Receipt | Money received |
| F7 | Journal | Adjustments, depreciation, provisions |
| F8 | Sales | Sales invoices |
| F9 | Purchase | Purchase bills |
| F10 | Other vouchers | Memorandum, reversing journal, etc. |
| Alt+F5 / Alt+F6 | Debit / Credit note | Returns and price adjustments |
Inside a voucher
| Key | Does |
|---|---|
| Alt+C | Create a ledger or item without leaving the voucher |
| Ctrl+H | Change mode (item invoice / accounting invoice) |
| Alt+2 | Duplicate the current voucher |
| Ctrl+A | Accept (save) |
| Ctrl+Q / Esc | Quit without saving |
| Alt+D | Delete the voucher |
| Alt+X | Cancel (void) the voucher, keeping the number |
| Ctrl+Enter | Alter the master (ledger/item) under the cursor |
Reports and navigation
| Key | Does |
|---|---|
| Alt+G | Go To — open any report or voucher by typing its name |
| Ctrl+G | Switch between recently used screens |
| Alt+F2 | Change the period |
| F12 | Configure the report (show/hide details) |
| Alt+E | Export the report (Excel, PDF) |
| Alt+P | |
| Alt+M | Email the report |
| Ctrl+B | Basis of values (show quantities, rates, etc.) |
Company and setup
| Key | Does |
|---|---|
| Alt+K | Company menu (create, alter, select) |
| F3 | Change company |
| F11 | Features (enable GST, inventory, payroll) |
| F12 at Gateway | Configuration |
| Alt+Y | Data menu (backup, restore, repair) |
💡 Learn five shortcuts a week. Start with F5, F6, F8, Alt+C and Alt+G — they cover most daily work.
New to TallyPrime? Start with company creation to your first GST invoice.
📎 Practice files for this article
- 📄Voucher-entry practice checklistPractice file from the matching course lesson.⬇ TXT · 417 B
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