QuickBooks Shortcuts – Boost Your Productivity

Maximize your efficiency with these time-saving QuickBooks shortcuts and tips. Master these key combinations to streamline common tasks and enhance your workflow.

Essential QuickBooks Shortcuts

  1. Quickly Close All Open QuickBooks Windows
    • To close all open QuickBooks Windows quickly, click on Window on the menu bar, and then Close All.
  2. Access History Button 
      • The History button shows you all the transactions related to the one you are currently viewing.
      • For example, view any invoice that you know is paid, then click on the History button.
      • Then you’ll see the payment details on your screen instantly.
  3. Date Field Navigation
      • T = today’s date
      • M = First day of the month you are working in
      • H = Last day of the month you are working in
      • Y = First day of the year
      • R = Last day of the year
      • + = Move the date forward by one day
      • = Move the date backward by one day
  4. Chart of Accounts
    • Ctrl + A jumps directly to your account list for quick access.
  5. Close QuickBooks
    • Alt + F4 safely exits the application with a single command.
  6. Built-in Calculator
    • When working in a register, you can use the = to bring up the calculator when adding or subtracting from an account
  7. Memorized Transactions
    • Ctrl + T access and use your saved transaction templates effortlessly.

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