Tally Prime is built for speed — but only if you know the keyboard shortcuts. Every experienced Tally user operates almost entirely by keyboard. Learning the key shortcuts can cut your data entry time by 40–60%.
This is the complete, categorised list of Tally Prime shortcuts — bookmark it and refer back whenever you need a quick reminder.
Navigation Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Alt+G | Go To — universal search (type any report, voucher, or ledger name) |
| Ctrl+G | Go To Company features |
| F1 | Help / Select Company |
| F3 | Switch company |
| Alt+F3 | Create/alter company |
| F4 | Contra voucher (fund transfers between bank/cash) |
| F5 | Payment voucher |
| F6 | Receipt voucher |
| F7 | Journal voucher |
| F8 | Sales voucher |
| F9 | Purchase voucher |
| Ctrl+F8 | Credit note |
| Ctrl+F9 | Debit note |
| Escape | Go back / cancel current action |
| Enter | Select / confirm |
| Ctrl+Q | Quit without saving |
Voucher Entry Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| F2 | Change date in voucher |
| Alt+F2 | Change period (date range) |
| Ctrl+A | Accept / save voucher or screen |
| Alt+D | Delete a voucher (while in voucher screen) |
| Alt+X | Cancel a voucher |
| Alt+I | Insert a voucher (add before current) |
| Page Up | Previous voucher |
| Page Down | Next voucher |
| Ctrl+Enter | Open master (ledger) from within voucher for editing |
| Alt+C | Create master on the fly (while in a field) |
| Space | Toggle voucher type (in some modes) |
| Ctrl+N | Calculator (numeric) |
| F12 | Configure voucher options |
| Alt+F12 | Range filter |
Reports and Display Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Alt+F1 | Detailed / condensed view (toggle in reports) |
| F5 | Ledger-wise (in P&L and Balance Sheet) |
| F10 | Other reports / Exceptions |
| F12 | Configure report settings |
| Alt+F5 | Quarterly break-up in reports |
| F7 | Show differences / stock query |
| Ctrl+F10 | Multi-period / columns in reports |
| Ctrl+B | Set report basis (Accrual / Cash) |
| Ctrl+F | Auto column / filter in reports |
| Ctrl+H | Change report view mode (Simple / Detailed) |
| Home | First page of report |
| End | Last page of report |
| Ctrl+Home | First entry in report |
| Ctrl+End | Last entry in report |
| Ctrl+↑/↓ | Scroll faster in large reports |
Masters (Ledgers, Stock Items, etc.) Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Alt+C | Create a new ledger / master on the fly |
| Ctrl+Enter | Open and edit a ledger from within a voucher |
| Alt+S | Stock query from within a voucher |
| Ctrl+I | More details / additional info in voucher/masters |
| F11 | Company features (enable/disable modules) |
| F12 | Configuration |
Print and Export Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Alt+P | Print current report or voucher |
| Alt+E | Export (to Excel, PDF, JSON, XML) |
| Alt+M | Email the current report or voucher |
| Ctrl+P | Print options configuration |
Inventory and Stock Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Alt+F7 | Stock journal |
| Alt+F8 | Delivery note |
| Alt+F9 | Receipt note |
| Ctrl+F7 | Physical stock voucher |
| Ctrl+F8 | Rejection out |
| Ctrl+F9 | Rejection in |
| Alt+S | Stock summary from voucher |
GST-Specific Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Alt+J | Stat adjustment voucher (for GST credit adjustments) |
| Ctrl+Alt+B | Reconcile GSTR-2A |
| F8 (in GST reports) | GSTR-1 view |
| F9 (in GST reports) | GSTR-3B view |
| E (in GST reports) | Export for portal filing |
Banking Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Alt+F4 | Payment order |
| Alt+F5 | Bank reconciliation statement |
| Ctrl+Alt+R | Reconcile bank statement (auto-import) |
Multi-Tasking (TallyPrime Only)
TallyPrime supports multiple open windows — a major improvement over Tally ERP 9.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|
| Ctrl+W | Close current window |
| Ctrl+Tab | Switch between open windows |
| Alt+G | Open new Go To window (does not close current) |
Pro Tips for Faster Tally Entry
- Use Alt+C everywhere — you can create a new ledger right from within a voucher without navigating away. This saves enormous time when you encounter a new vendor or item.
- Memorise F4–F9 — these are the five most-used voucher shortcuts. After a week of practice they become automatic.
- Use Alt+G instead of menus — typing "P&L" or "Day Book" in the Go To bar is always faster than navigating menus.
- F2 to change dates quickly — when entering a batch of vouchers, press F2 once to set the date and then keep entering without touching the date field again.
- Ctrl+Enter to edit ledgers mid-entry — if you notice a ledger needs a GST rate or address added while you are entering a voucher, press Ctrl+Enter to open it and fix it without losing your voucher.
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