Keyboard Form Navigation

Data entry forms have a tab order, so you can move through the screen in a logical order. It is possible to add records using only the keyboard.

When you tab through a screen, the active field or control is outlined, indicating that it is active.

  • Tab moves you to the next field or control
  • Shift + Tab moves you to the previous field or control
  • All screen sections and screen controls can be accessed using the Alt + the underlined letter in the screen section or control name.
  • Check boxes can be checked when active by pressing the Space key.
  • Data Grids - information on using data grids is available in Data Grids.