Tally Prime Shortcut Keys: Complete 2026 Reference Guide

If you use TallyPrime regularly, even a few keyboard shortcuts can cut down the time spent moving through menus. Instead of reaching for the mouse every time you need to change a date, record a payment, open a sales voucher or create a ledger, you can perform many everyday tasks directly from the keyboard.

This guide brings the most useful Tally Prime shortcut keys together in one place, grouped by purpose so you do not have to search through a long, unorganized list. You can jump straight to voucher keys, navigation shortcuts, report controls, company-management keys or the Tally.ERP 9 comparison.

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Most-Used Tally Prime Shortcut Keys at a Glance

If you only want the shortcuts used most often in day-to-day accounting, start here.

Shortcut Key	Function	Common Use
F1	Help	Open the Help menu
F2	Change Date	Change voucher or report date
F3	Switch Company	Move between companies already open
F4	Contra	Record cash/bank transfers
F5	Payment	Record payments
F6	Receipt	Record receipts
F7	Journal	Record adjustment entries
F8	Sales	Open Sales voucher
F9	Purchase	Open Purchase voucher
F11	Company Features	Change company-level features
F12	Configuration	Configure the current report or screen
Ctrl + A	Accept/Save	Save or accept the current screen
Alt + C	Create Master	Create a ledger or other master while working
Ctrl + Enter	Alter Master	Open a selected master for alteration
Alt + D	Delete	Delete an applicable voucher or entry
Ctrl + P	Print	Print the current report or voucher
Ctrl + E	Export	Export the current report or voucher
Alt + G	Go To	Quickly open reports, masters or vouchers

What Are Shortcut Keys in TallyPrime?

Shortcut keys are keyboard commands that let you perform an action without going through the usual menu path. In TallyPrime, they are especially useful because a large part of accounting work involves repeating the same actions: changing dates, opening voucher types, creating ledgers, saving entries, switching reports and printing documents.

For example, if you are entering daily sales, pressing F8 takes you to the Sales voucher. If a customer ledger does not yet exist, Alt + C can be used in a suitable field to create the master without leaving the transaction.

A useful memory trick is to learn F4 to F9 as one group rather than treating them as six unrelated shortcuts.

TallyPrime Function Keys: F1 to F12

Function keys are among the easiest Tally shortcuts to remember because several core voucher types are arranged from F4 to F9.

Function Key	Main Use in TallyPrime
F1	Open Help
F2	Change the date of a voucher or the date/period of a report
F3	Switch between open companies
F4	Open Contra voucher
F5	Open Payment voucher
F6	Open Receipt voucher
F7	Open Journal voucher
F8	Open Sales voucher
F9	Open Purchase voucher
F10	View the list of available vouchers or masters in relevant screens
F11	Open Company Features
F12	Open configuration options for the current report/view

Tally officially lists F2, F3, F11 and F12 as commonly available controls, while F4–F9 are used for the major accounting vouchers.

Tally Voucher Shortcut Keys

Voucher shortcuts are probably the most valuable shortcuts for accountants, bookkeepers and business users because they take you directly to the type of transaction you want to record.

Accounting Voucher Shortcut Keys

Shortcut Key	Voucher Type	When You Use It
F4	Contra	Cash deposits, withdrawals and transfers between cash/bank accounts
F5	Payment	Payments made by cash or bank
F6	Receipt	Money received from customers or other parties
F7	Journal	Adjustment and journal entries
F8	Sales	Sales invoices and sales transactions
F9	Purchase	Purchase invoices and purchase transactions
Alt + F5	Debit Note	Open Debit Note in TallyPrime
Alt + F6	Credit Note	Open Credit Note in TallyPrime

The last two are important if you previously worked in Tally.ERP 9. Current TallyPrime uses Alt + F5 for Debit Note and Alt + F6 for Credit Note. In Tally.ERP 9, the corresponding shortcuts were Ctrl + F9 and Ctrl + F8.

Inventory and Order Voucher Shortcut Keys

ShortcutKey	Voucher
Alt + F7	Stock Journal
Ctrl + F7	Physical Stock
Alt + F8	Delivery Note
Ctrl + F8	Sales Order
Alt + F9	Receipt Note
Ctrl + F9	Purchase Order
Ctrl + F5	Rejection Out
Ctrl + F6	Rejection In

Notice how the Ctrl combinations for Sales Order and Purchase Order in TallyPrime can be confused with old ERP 9 Debit/Credit Note shortcuts. This is one reason you should avoid relying on an old shortcut chart after moving to TallyPrime.

Payroll Voucher Shortcut

Use Ctrl + F4 to open the Payroll voucher where the payroll feature and relevant voucher type are available. Tally’s current shortcut reference lists Ctrl+F4 for Payroll voucher creation.

Shortcut Keys for Voucher Entry and Masters

Opening the correct voucher is only the first part of fast data entry. The following combinations help while you are inside a transaction or working with masters.

Shortcut Key	Action
Ctrl + A	Accept or save the current screen
Alt + C	Create a master on the fly
Ctrl + Enter	Alter a selected master
Alt + D	Delete a voucher
Alt + X	Cancel a voucher
Ctrl + D	Remove an item or ledger line
Ctrl + T	Mark a voucher as post-dated
Ctrl + L	Mark a voucher as optional
Ctrl + H	Change voucher mode
Alt + S	Open Stock Query for the selected item
Ctrl + I	Add more details to the current master or voucher
Ctrl + O	Open Related Reports during voucher entry
Alt + R	Retrieve narration for the same party from a previous voucher
Ctrl + R	Retrieve narration from the previous voucher of the same type
Page Up	Open the previously saved voucher/master
Page Down	Open the next voucher/master

These actions are documented separately for vouchers and masters because their meaning is tied closely to the screen you are working on.

Practical Examples

Suppose you are creating a Sales voucher and discover that the customer’s ledger has not been created. Instead of leaving the transaction, going back to the master menu and returning again, you can use Alt + C from an applicable selection field to create the master.

If you accidentally added the wrong stock item or ledger line, Ctrl + D removes that line. That is different from Alt + D, which can delete the voucher itself. Knowing the difference is important.

Shortcut Keys for Navigation

Navigation shortcuts reduce the amount of mouse movement required while working across reports, masters and voucher screens.

Shortcut Key	Navigation Action
Esc	Go back/close the current screen or clear a selected field value
Enter	Open or drill down into the selected item where applicable
Tab	Move to the next input field
Shift + Tab	Move to the previous input field
Home	Move to the beginning of a field/list as applicable
End	Move toward the end of a field/list
Ctrl + Home	Move to the first field or first line
Ctrl + End	Move to the last field or last line
Page Up	Previous voucher/master or scroll up
Page Down	Next voucher/master or scroll down
Ctrl + N	Open or hide the calculator panel
Alt + G	Go To: primarily open a report or create masters/vouchers
Ctrl + G	Switch to another report or create masters/vouchers in the flow

The distinction between Alt + G and Ctrl + G is easy to overlook. Tally describes Alt+G as a way to primarily open a report or create items in the flow of work, while Ctrl+G is used for switching to another report and performing similar actions without breaking the flow.

Why Alt + G Is One of the Most Useful TallyPrime Shortcuts?

For many users, Alt + G is more useful than memorising the menu path for every report.

If you need to open a report, master or voucher that you do not use often, pressing Alt+G lets you search for it instead of remembering exactly where it sits in the menu structure.

Shortcut Keys for Report

Reports have their own context-based shortcuts. These can help when reviewing ledgers, Day Book entries, GST reports and other financial information.

Shortcut Key	Report Action
Alt + I	Insert a voucher in a report
Alt + 2	Duplicate a voucher
Alt + A	Add a voucher from a report
Alt + D	Delete an entry
Alt + X	Cancel a voucher
Enter	Drill down into the selected report item
Ctrl + Enter	Open a voucher for display or alter a master where applicable
Spacebar	Select/deselect a line
Shift + Enter	Expand or collapse information
Ctrl + B	Basis of Values
Ctrl + H	Change View
Ctrl + J	View exceptions related to a report
Ctrl + F	Apply report filters in TallyPrime 3.0 and later

The filtering shortcut deserves special attention. Tally’s current documentation states that Ctrl + F is used for filtering in TallyPrime 3.0 and later, while TallyPrime 2.1 or earlier used Alt + F12. That is a good example of why shortcut information should be checked against the software version rather than copied from an older reference sheet.

Shortcut Keys for Company and Data Management

Some shortcuts operate at company or data-management level rather than inside accounting entries.

Shortcut Key	Action
Alt + K	Open Company menu
Alt + Y	Open Data menu
Alt + Z	Open Exchange menu
Alt + O	Open Import menu
F3	Switch between open companies
Alt + F3	Select and open another company
Ctrl + F3	Shut loaded companies
Ctrl + Alt + R	Rewrite data

TallyPrime’s top-menu structure uses Alt combinations for several of these actions, including Company, Data, Exchange and Import.

Be more careful with data-level actions such as Rewrite Data than you would be with ordinary navigation shortcuts. If you are troubleshooting company data, make sure you understand the action and have an appropriate backup before making significant changes.

Shortcut Keys for Print, Export, E-mail and Share

TallyPrime makes a useful distinction between opening a menu and directly performing an action on the current voucher or report.

Task	Open the Menu	Current Voucher/Report
Print	Alt + P	Ctrl + P
Export	Alt + E	Ctrl + E
E-mail	Alt + M opens Share menu	Ctrl + M
WhatsApp	Share menu	Ctrl + Alt + W

For example, Alt + P opens the Print menu, while Ctrl + P prints the current voucher or report. Similarly, Alt+E opens the Export menu, whereas Ctrl+E starts export for the current content.

Remembering this simple Alt = menu / Ctrl = direct action pattern can make these combinations easier to learn, although you should not assume the same pattern applies to every TallyPrime command.

Shortcut Keys for GST and IMS Reports

If you regularly work with GST reports or invoice reconciliation, a few shortcut keys can make these tasks quicker and easier. Instead of moving through multiple menus, you can switch views, open GST analysis and review IMS data directly from the keyboard.

Shortcut Key	Use
F5	Switch between Nature View and Return View in GSTR-1/GSTR-3B
F6	Validate GSTIN/UIN
Alt + A	Open GST Tax Analysis
Alt + G	Open GST reports quickly through Go To

These shortcuts are especially useful while checking return data or reviewing tax details during voucher entry. For example, Alt + A helps you open GST Tax Analysis without leaving the voucher workflow, while Alt + G is useful when you want to jump directly to a GST report.

IMS Shortcut Keys

In TallyPrime Release 7.0 and later, IMS includes dedicated shortcuts for moving between different invoice views:

Shortcut Key	IMS Action
F6	Default IMS View
F7	Reconciliation View
F8	Action View
F9	Books View
F10	Set IMS Action Status

These keys are useful when you are reviewing supplier invoices or reconciling inward supply data. Instead of switching views manually, you can move between reconciliation, action and books views with a single key.

Tally ERP 9 Shortcut Keys vs TallyPrime: What Has Changed?

Many Tally ERP 9 shortcut keys will still feel familiar if you have moved to TallyPrime, especially the core function keys used for everyday accounting. However, some important combinations were changed in TallyPrime, so relying on an old shortcut chart can lead to confusion.

The easiest way to adjust is to separate the shortcuts that stayed familiar from the ones that now use a different key combination.

Shortcut Keys That Remain Familiar

Several commonly used accounting shortcuts are the same, or work in a very similar way, in both Tally.ERP 9 and TallyPrime:

F2 – Change Date
F3 – Switch Company
F4 – Contra
F5 – Payment
F6 – Receipt
F7 – Journal
F8 – Sales
F9 – Purchase
F11 – Company Features
F12 – Configuration
Ctrl + A – Accept/Save
Alt + D – Delete
Ctrl + D – Remove a voucher line

This means users coming from ERP 9 do not have to relearn the entire keyboard layout. The main voucher keys, in particular, remain easy to recognise.

Important Tally ERP 9 Shortcut Keys That Changed in TallyPrime

A few shortcuts changed significantly in TallyPrime:

Action	TallyPrime	Tally.ERP 9
Debit Note	Alt + F5	Ctrl + F9
Credit Note	Alt + F6	Ctrl + F8
Physical Stock	Ctrl + F7	Alt + F10
Shut Company	Ctrl + F3	Alt + F1
Display Language	Ctrl + K	Alt + G
Data Entry Language	Ctrl + W	Alt + K

The Debit Note and Credit Note shortcuts are especially worth remembering. In TallyPrime, Ctrl + F8 and Ctrl + F9 are used for Sales Order and Purchase Order, so using the old ERP 9 combinations can take you to a completely different voucher type.

Why Older Shortcut Charts Can Cause Confusion?

Many shortcut lists available online were originally written for Tally.ERP 9 and are still being referenced today. The problem is that a list may simply say “Tally shortcut keys” without clearly stating which version it applies to.

Before using an unfamiliar shortcut, check:

whether it is meant for TallyPrime or Tally.ERP 9;
which screen or voucher it applies to;
whether the shortcut changed in a newer TallyPrime release.

If you already know the main Tally ERP 9 shortcut keys, moving to TallyPrime is not a complete restart. Most everyday voucher keys remain familiar; you mainly need to learn the combinations that were changed or reassigned.

Tally All Shortcut Keys: Learn Them in the Right Order

Having a complete shortcut list is useful, but that does not mean you need to memorise every combination. Most TallyPrime users work with a relatively small group of shortcuts every day, while others are needed only for specific tasks such as inventory, reporting or data management.

The easiest way to build speed is to learn the keys in the order they become useful in your regular workflow.

1. Begin with the voucher keys you use every day

Start with the six core accounting vouchers:

F4 – Contra
F5 – Payment
F6 – Receipt
F7 – Journal
F8 – Sales
F9 – Purchase

There is a practical advantage here: all six sit together from F4 to F9, so you can remember them as one sequence rather than six separate commands.

If your daily work mainly involves payments, receipts, sales and purchases, these will quickly become the shortcuts you use most often.

2. Add the keys that make voucher entry faster

Once the voucher keys become familiar, learn the shortcuts that help you complete entries without moving back and forth through menus:

F2 – Change Date
F3 – Switch Company
Ctrl + A – Accept or save
Alt + C – Create a master
Ctrl + Enter – Alter a master
Alt + G – Open Go To

For example, Alt + C is particularly useful when you are entering a transaction and realise that the required ledger or master has not yet been created.

3. Add print, export and sharing shortcuts

If invoices and reports are part of your regular work, the next three are easy additions:

Ctrl + P – Print
Ctrl + E – Export
Ctrl + M – E-mail

Because each combination is connected to a straightforward action, they usually become easy to remember after a few uses.

4. Learn the remaining shortcuts around your role

There is little value in memorising shortcuts you rarely use.

An inventory user, for instance, will get more benefit from learning shortcuts for Stock Journal, Delivery Note, Sales Order and Purchase Order. Someone responsible for reviewing accounts may get more value from report filters, drill-down controls and different report views.

Keep the complete shortcut list available when you need to look something up, but memorise the combinations that repeatedly appear in your own work. That way, speed develops naturally instead of turning shortcut learning into another task.

Quick Tally Prime Shortcut Keys Cheat Sheet

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Daily Voucher Keys

Shortcut Key	Action
F4	Contra
F5	Payment
F6	Receipt
F7	Journal
F8	Sales
F9	Purchase
Alt + F5	Debit Note
Alt + F6	Credit Note

Editing and Entry Keys

Shortcut Key	Action
Ctrl + A	Save/accept
Alt + C	Create master
Ctrl + Enter	Alter master
Ctrl + D	Remove voucher line
Alt + D	Delete voucher
Alt + X	Cancel voucher

Navigation Keys

Shortcut Key	Action
F2	Change date
F3	Switch company
Alt + G	Go To
Ctrl + N	Calculator
Page Up	Previous voucher
Page Down	Next voucher

Output Keys

Shortcut Key	Action
Ctrl + P	Print
Ctrl + E	Export
Ctrl + M	E-mail
Ctrl + Alt + W	WhatsApp

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Purchase Order shortcut key in Tally?

The Purchase Order shortcut key in TallyPrime is Ctrl + F9. Use it to open the Purchase Order voucher when order processing is enabled. In TallyPrime, F9 alone opens the regular Purchase voucher, so the two should not be confused.

2. In Tally, what is the shortcut for Sales voucher?

The shortcut for the Sales voucher in TallyPrime is F8. Pressing F8 takes you directly to the Sales voucher, where you can record sales invoices and other sales transactions.

3. What is the shortcut key of Journal voucher?

The shortcut key for Journal voucher in TallyPrime is F7. Journal vouchers are generally used for adjustment entries and transactions that do not fall under regular payment, receipt, sales or purchase vouchers.

4. What is the Debit Note shortcut key in Tally?

The Debit Note shortcut key in TallyPrime is Alt + F5. If you previously used Tally.ERP 9, remember that its Debit Note shortcut was Ctrl + F9, so the combination has changed in TallyPrime.

5. What is the Credit Note shortcut key in Tally?

The Credit Note shortcut key in TallyPrime is Alt + F6. In Tally.ERP 9, Credit Note used Ctrl + F8, which is now used for Sales Order in TallyPrime.

6. What is the shortcut key to change mode in a voucher?

The shortcut key to change mode in a voucher is Ctrl + H in TallyPrime. It opens the Change Mode option so you can switch between the available voucher modes for that transaction.

7. What is the Payment voucher shortcut key in TallyPrime?

Press F5 to open the Payment voucher in TallyPrime. It is commonly used for recording payments made through cash, bank or other applicable accounts.

8. What is the Receipt voucher shortcut key in TallyPrime?

The shortcut for the Receipt voucher is F6. It provides quick access to the voucher used for recording money received by the business.

9. What is the Purchase voucher shortcut key in TallyPrime?

Press F9 to open the Purchase voucher in TallyPrime. Do not confuse it with Ctrl + F9, which opens a Purchase Order.

10. How do I switch between companies in TallyPrime?

Press F3 to switch between companies that are already loaded. This is useful when you manage accounts for more than one company and need to move between them frequently.

11. Are Tally ERP 9 shortcut keys the same as TallyPrime shortcut keys?

Not all of them. Many core voucher keys remain familiar, but some Tally ERP 9 shortcut keys changed in TallyPrime. For example, Debit Note is Alt + F5 in TallyPrime instead of Ctrl + F9, while Credit Note is Alt + F6 instead of Ctrl + F8.

12. What is the shortcut key for Stock Journal in TallyPrime?

Use Alt + F7 to open the Stock Journal voucher. This shortcut is useful for businesses that regularly record inventory transfers, consumption or production-related stock movements.

13. How can I open a report quickly without going through menus?

Use Alt + G to open the Go To feature. From there, you can quickly reach reports, vouchers and masters without navigating through multiple menu levels.

14. What is the shortcut key to create a ledger or master in TallyPrime?

Use Alt + C to create a master on the fly while working in a relevant master or voucher field. For example, if a required ledger has not been created during voucher entry, Alt + C can let you create it without leaving your current workflow.

15. Which Tally Prime shortcut keys should a beginner learn first?

A beginner should start with the most frequently used Tally Prime shortcut keys: F2 for changing date, F4 to F9 for core vouchers, Ctrl + A for saving, Alt + C for creating a master and Alt + G for quickly opening reports or other screens. Learning these first gives you the biggest practical benefit without overwhelming you.

Conclusion

TallyPrime shortcuts are most useful when they become part of your everyday workflow, not when they are simply memorised from a long list. Focus first on the keys connected to the tasks you perform regularly like voucher entry, changing dates, creating masters, saving entries and opening reports. As you get comfortable, you can gradually add inventory, reporting and company-level shortcuts based on your role.

For businesses that want to make better use of TallyPrime beyond basic shortcut keys, TallyMantra offers support for implementation, configuration, upgrades and day-to-day Tally requirements. With the right setup and guidance, your team can spend less time navigating the software and more time keeping accounting work accurate and organised.