1. Top Menu Bar (Global Navigation)
These menus are accessible from any screen in TallyPrime using the Alt key.
| Menu Item | Shortcut | Primary Purpose |
| K: Company | Alt + K | Create, Alter, Select, or Shut a company. |
| Y: Data | Alt + Y | Backup, Restore, and Split company data. |
| Z: Exchange | Alt + Z | Data synchronization and connectivity features. |
| G: Go To | Alt + G | The Magic Key: Search and open any report or master without leaving your current screen. |
| O: Import | Alt + O | Import Masters, Transactions, and Bank details. |
| E: Export | Alt + E | Export reports/vouchers to Excel, PDF, or JPEG. |
| M: E-mail | Alt + M | Email invoices or reports directly to parties. |
| P: Print | Alt + P | Open the printing menu for the current screen. |
| H: Help | F1 | Access TallyHelp, settings, and troubleshooting. |
2. Voucher Entry Shortcuts (Function Keys)
Use these when you are in the “Vouchers” screen to switch between different types of entries.
| Voucher Type | Key | Special Variation |
| Contra | F4 | Cash/Bank transfers. |
| Payment | F5 | Alt + F5: Debit Note. |
| Receipt | F6 | Alt + F6: Credit Note. |
| Journal | F7 | Alt + F7: Stock Journal. |
| Sales | F8 | Ctrl + F8: Sales Order. |
| Purchase | F9 | Ctrl + F9: Purchase Order. |
| Other Vouchers | F10 | Opens a list of all available voucher types. |
3. Essential “Power User” Shortcuts
These are the shortcuts that separate experts from beginners.
| Action | Shortcut Key | Why it’s useful |
| Accept/Save | Ctrl + A | Saves any screen instantly without pressing “Enter” repeatedly. |
| Create on-the-fly | Alt + C | Creates a Ledger or Item while you are in the middle of a voucher. |
| Alter Master | Ctrl + Enter | Edit a Ledger/Stock Item directly from a report or voucher. |
| Change Date | F2 | Change the voucher date. (Alt + F2 for report period). |
| Calculator | Ctrl + N | Opens/Hides the built-in calculator panel. |
| Delete | Alt + D | Deletes a voucher, master, or column in a report. |
| Repeat Narration | Ctrl + R | Brings the narration from the previous voucher into the current one. |
| Detailed View | Alt + F1 | Toggles between Condensed and Detailed report views. |
