✅ How to Create Ledgers @ Transactions Time
⚡ Creating Ledgers During Transactions
(On-the-Fly Method)
You don’t always have to create ledgers beforehand.
TallyPrime 7.0 allows you to create ledgers instantly during voucher entry.
📌 When Is This Used?
You use this feature when:
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The required ledger is not already created
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You are entering a Sales, Purchase, Payment, Receipt, or Journal voucher
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You want to quickly create a new customer, supplier, expense, or income ledger
🪜 Step-by-Step Process
Step 1️⃣: Open Voucher Entry Screen
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Open TallyPrime
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Go to Gateway of Tally
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Select Vouchers
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Choose the required voucher type (e.g., Sales, Purchase, Payment, etc.)
Step 2️⃣: Move to Ledger Field
While entering the voucher:
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Place the cursor in the Ledger Name field
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If the required ledger does not exist, proceed to the next step
Step 3️⃣: Press Shortcut Key
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Press Alt + C
👉 The Ledger Creation (Secondary) Screen will open instantly.
Step 4️⃣: Enter Ledger Details
Fill in the required details:
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Name: (Example: ABC Traders)
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Under (Group): (Example: Sundry Debtors / Sundry Creditors / Indirect Expenses, etc.)
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Maintain balances bill-by-bill: Yes (for customers/suppliers)
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Enter GST details if required
You may also enter:
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Opening Balance (if any)
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Address details
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Contact information
Step 5️⃣: Save the Ledger
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Press Ctrl + A to Save
Step 6️⃣: Automatic Return
After saving:
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You will automatically return to the Voucher Entry Screen
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The newly created ledger will appear in the voucher
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Continue entering the remaining voucher details
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📌 Important Note
The On-the-Fly method saves time and improves workflow efficiency during data entry.
It is especially useful when entering Purchase, Sales, Payment, or Receipt vouchers.
⌨️ Summary of Key Shortcuts (TallyPrime 7.0)
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create Ledger (On-the-Fly) | Alt + C |
| Delete Voucher / Master | Alt + D |
| Select Multiple (Bulk Selection) | Spacebar |
| Exception Reports | Ctrl + J |
| Go To | Alt + G |

