Data entry is central to accounting, but repeated clicks and constantly switching between your keyboard and mouse can slow down high-volume work. This guide brings together useful Sage 300 keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys for both Classic Desktop Screens (the traditional Windows interface) and Web Screens (the browser-based interface).
Use the quick links below to find the interface and task you need, or download the printable cheat sheet to keep these shortcuts close at hand.
Use the Classic Desktop Screens sections if you work in Sage 300 through its traditional Windows interface.
View Classic Desktop ShortcutsUse the Web Screens sections if you open Sage 300 in a web browser.
View Web Screen ShortcutsUse these shortcuts when working in Sage 300’s traditional Windows interface.
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Page Up | Move to the top row currently visible in a list or grid. |
| Page Down | Move to the bottom row currently visible in a list or grid. |
| Ctrl + Page Up | Go to the first record in a Finder list. |
| Ctrl + Page Down | Go to the last record in a Finder list. |
| Home | Go to the first row in a list. |
| End | Go to the last row in a list. |
| Up or Down Arrow | Move up or down one row. |
| Left or Right Arrow | Move left or right one column. |
| Ctrl + Tab | Leave a grid or list and move to the following field or button. |
| Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Leave a grid or list and move to the preceding field or button. |
| Esc | Cancel or close an open pop-up window, such as a calendar or Zoom screen. |
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| F1 | Open context-sensitive Sage 300 Help for the current screen. |
| F2 | Turn edit mode on or off in a list or grid. |
| F4 or Alt + Down Arrow | Open the calendar when the cursor is in a date field. |
| F5 | Open the Finder for the selected field. |
| F7 | Activate the Go button and display records matching the current criteria. |
| F9 | Open the Zoom screen to view additional details about the current field or record. |
| Shift + F9 | Open a second-level Detail Zoom screen from a detail form. |
| Insert | Add a blank row to a grid. |
| Ctrl + Insert | Begin a new entry when the selected field has a New button beside it. |
| Delete or Alt + D | Delete the selected row or record. |
| Alt + A | Add or save a new record. |
| Alt + S | Save changes to the displayed record. |
| Alt + C or Alt + F4 | Close the current screen or dialog box. |
| Alt + E | Open Set Criteria to specify which records appear in the Finder. |
| Alt + P | Print a report. |
| + on the numeric keypad | Open the calculator from a field that accepts numeric values. |
| Spacebar | Toggle an available Yes/No option or checkbox. |
Use these shortcuts when working in the browser-based Sage 300 Web Screens.
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Enter | Apply changes to the field currently being edited. |
| Tab | Move to the next field. |
| Shift + Tab | Move to the previous field. |
| Page Up | Move to the top of the visible window. |
| Page Down | Move to the bottom of the visible window. |
| Alt + Down Arrow | Open the Finder for the current field, when a Finder is available. Tip: If Alt + Down Arrow does not open the Finder, press Tab until the Finder button is selected, then press Enter. |
| Esc | Close a Finder, pop-up screen or message. Note: The Esc shortcut may not work on every Sage 300 Web Screen or message. |
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Enter | Apply changes to the field currently being edited. |
| Tab | Move to the next field. |
| Shift + Tab | Move to the previous field. |
| Left or Right Arrow | Scroll left or right in the table. |
| Up or Down Arrow | Move up or down one row. |
| Type a page number, then press Enter | Go to a specific page in a table containing multiple pages. |
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Up or Down Arrow | Move up or down one row in the results. |
| Page Up | Go to the previous page of results. |
| Page Down | Go to the next page of results. |
| Home | Go to the first page of results. |
| End | Go to the last page of results. |
| Enter | Select the highlighted record and close the Finder. |
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Tab | Move to the next menu item. Accessibility tip: If pressing Tab displays the Skip Navigation Menu button, press Enter to move directly to the open Sage 300 screens. |
| Shift + Tab | Move to the previous menu item. |
| Right or Left Arrow | Move into or out of a submenu. |
| Up or Down Arrow | Move through the items in a menu or submenu. |
| Enter or Spacebar | Open the selected submenu or screen. |
| Esc | Close open submenus and return to the main menu. |
| Home | Go to the first item in the current menu. |
| End | Go to the last item in the current menu. |
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