If you use TallyPrime every day, you already know how much time goes into moving between screens, creating vouchers and opening reports. Keyboard shortcuts cut that time sharply. Once they become habit, you’ll rarely reach for the mouse.
This guide groups the most commonly used TallyPrime shortcut keys by task so you can scan, learn and print them as a cheat sheet.
Note: TallyPrime shows the active shortcuts in its on-screen button bar, and some keys change by screen or release. If a key doesn’t work as listed, check the button bar or press F1 for Help.
Why Learn TallyPrime Shortcut Keys?
- Faster data entry: vouchers take seconds instead of minutes.
- Fewer errors: less mouse movement means fewer wrong clicks.
- Better productivity: accountants who use shortcuts finish month-end work sooner.
- Professional edge: speed with Tally is a visible skill in accounting jobs and interviews.
1. Voucher Entry Shortcut Keys
These are the keys you’ll use most. Press them from the Gateway of Tally or the voucher creation screen.
| Shortcut | Voucher Type | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| F4 | Contra | Cash deposits, withdrawals, bank transfers |
| F5 | Payment | Payments made to parties or expenses |
| F6 | Receipt | Money received from customers |
| F7 | Journal | Adjustments and non-cash entries |
| F8 | Sales | Recording sales invoices |
| F9 | Purchase | Recording purchase invoices |
| Ctrl+F8 | Credit Note | Sales returns, price corrections |
| Ctrl+F9 | Debit Note | Purchase returns |
| Alt+F7 | Stock Journal | Stock transfers and adjustments |
| F10 | Other Vouchers | Access to all remaining voucher types |
2. Navigation and General Shortcut Keys
| Shortcut | Action | Where It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Alt+G | Go To | Jump to any report, master or voucher by name |
| Esc | Go back / cancel | Exit the current screen without saving |
| Ctrl+A | Accept / Save | Save a voucher or master from any field |
| Ctrl+Q | Quit / abandon | Leave a screen quickly |
| F2 | Change date (or period in reports) | Change the voucher date or report period |
| F11 | Features | Turn company features on or off |
| F12 | Configure | Change display and entry settings for a screen |
| Ctrl+N | Calculator | Quick calculations without leaving Tally |
| F1 | Help | Context-based help |
3. Create, Alter and Delete Shortcut Keys
| Shortcut | Action | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Alt+C | Create master on the fly | Add a new ledger while entering a voucher |
| Ctrl+Enter | Alter a master | Edit a ledger from the selection list |
| Alt+D | Delete | Delete a voucher or master |
| Alt+X | Cancel voucher | Cancel a voucher from Day Book |
| Alt+I | Insert voucher | Add a voucher between existing entries |
| Alt+2 | Duplicate voucher | Copy a similar voucher quickly |
4. Report and Display Shortcut Keys
| Shortcut | Action | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+B | Basis of Values | Change how values are shown in a report |
| Ctrl+J | Exception Reports | Spot negative stock, negative ledgers and more |
| F2 | Period | Change the report period |
| Spacebar | Select / deselect | Mark items in a list or report |
| Enter | Drill down | Open the detail behind any figure |
5. Import, Export and Print Shortcut Keys
| Shortcut | Action | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl+P | Print invoices and reports | |
| Ctrl+E | Export | Export reports to Excel, PDF or other formats |
| Ctrl+M | Send reports or invoices by email | |
| Ctrl+O | Import | Import masters or vouchers |
TallyPrime vs Tally.ERP 9: Key Differences
Many shortcuts are the same in both versions, but navigation and the menu structure differ.
| Feature | Tally.ERP 9 | TallyPrime |
|---|---|---|
| Menu layout | Gateway of Tally with button bar on the right | Top bar plus Gateway of Tally, with a bottom bar |
| Go To | Alt+G | Alt+G, with a more prominent search |
| Learning curve | Familiar to long-time users | Simpler, but some keys moved |
| Compatibility | Older shortcuts mostly work | Most voucher keys unchanged |
How to Learn Tally Shortcuts Quickly
- Start with voucher keys. F4 to F9 cover most daily work.
- Add 5–10 new shortcuts each week. Trying to memorize everything at once doesn’t stick.
- Make a personal cheat sheet. Keep a printed page beside your keyboard.
- Practice on a test company. Create a dummy company and enter sample vouchers using only the keyboard.
- Check the bottom bar. TallyPrime shows what each key does in the current screen.
Tally Prime Shortcut Keys PDF: Is It Worth Printing?
A one-page PDF cheat sheet is handy for beginners, students and new team members. Group it by task (vouchers, reports, masters, printing) rather than one long list, so you can find a key in seconds. Keep it to the shortcuts you actually use.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the most important TallyPrime shortcut keys for beginners?
Start with F4 (Contra), F5 (Payment), F6 (Receipt), F7 (Journal), F8 (Sales) and F9 (Purchase). Add Alt+G (Go To), Ctrl+A (Save) and Esc (Back).
2. How do I search for a report or ledger quickly in TallyPrime?
Press Alt+G to open Go To, then type the name of the report, ledger or voucher.
3. What is the shortcut to save a voucher in TallyPrime?
Press Ctrl+A from any field to accept and save the voucher or master.
4. How do I create a ledger while entering a voucher?
Press Alt+C in the ledger field to create a new ledger without leaving the voucher.
5. Which shortcut is used for a Credit Note and a Debit Note?
Ctrl+F8 opens a Credit Note and Ctrl+F9 opens a Debit Note.
6. How do I print or export a report using the keyboard?
Press Ctrl+P to print and Ctrl+E to export in formats such as Excel or PDF.
7. How can I change the date or period in TallyPrime?
Press F2. In a voucher it changes the date, and in a report it changes the period.
8. Are TallyPrime shortcut keys the same as Tally.ERP 9?
Many are the same, especially the voucher keys, but some navigation functions and menus differ between the two versions.
9. How do I delete or cancel a voucher using shortcuts?
Press Alt+D to delete a voucher or master, and Alt+X to cancel a voucher from the Day Book.
10. Where can I download a TallyPrime shortcut keys PDF?
Look on Tally Solutions’ official website and its help documentation first. You can also make your own PDF from the tables in this guide and keep it as a cheat sheet near your workstation.
