IBM Maximo Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List (2026)
TL;DR: IBM Maximo keyboard shortcuts are key combinations mostly Ctrl + Alt + [key] that let you insert, save, navigate, and edit records without a mouse. Important: the Ctrl + Alt shortcuts only work with the Ctrl and Alt keys on the left side of the keyboard. Below is the complete, verified list for Maximo Manage (MAS) and Maximo 7.6, plus a free PDF cheat sheet.
IBM Maximo is an enterprise asset management (EAM) platform used to operate, maintain, and dispose of physical assets across their full life cycle including work orders, inventory, contracts, and procurement. If you spend your day entering and moving between records, keyboard shortcuts are the single fastest way to cut clicks and speed up data entry.
What Are IBM Maximo Keyboard Shortcuts?
IBM Maximo keyboard shortcuts are predefined key combinations that trigger an action such as saving a record or moving to the next row without using the mouse. Many follow accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 and WAI-ARIA), while a few are specific to Maximo. They fall into six groups: general navigation, global navigation, toolbar actions, application-specific actions, table windows, and date fields.
Toolbar Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert New Record | Ctrl + Alt + I |
| Save Record | Ctrl + Alt + S |
| Clear Changes | Ctrl + Alt + C |
| Previous Record | Ctrl + Alt + P |
| Next Record | Ctrl + Alt + N |
| Change Status | Ctrl + Alt + A |
| Create KPI | Ctrl + Alt + K |
| Put record in / release from edit mode | Ctrl + Alt + L |
Application-Specific Shortcuts
| Action | Application(s) | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Assign Labor | Assignment Manager | Ctrl + Alt + L |
| Finish Assignment | Assignment Manager | Ctrl + Alt + F |
| Interrupt Assignment | Assignment Manager | Ctrl + Alt + U |
| Select Work Date | Assignment Manager | Ctrl + Alt + W |
| Start Assignment | Assignment Manager | Ctrl + Alt + T |
| Start Timer | Activities, Changes, Incidents, Problems, Releases, Service Requests | Ctrl + Alt + B |
| Stop Timer | Activities, Changes, Incidents, Problems, Releases, Service Requests | Ctrl + Alt + E |
General & Global Navigation Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move from one interface element to the next | Tab |
| Select buttons, links, and menu options | Enter |
| Select or clear a check box | Spacebar |
| Display field help for the field in focus | Alt + F1 |
| Return | Alt + R |
| Return with Value | Alt + W |
Table Window Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next Row | Ctrl + Down Arrow |
| Previous Row | Ctrl + Up Arrow |
| Open / Close the table window filter | Ctrl + Z |
| Next Page | Ctrl + Right Arrow |
| Previous Page | Ctrl + Left Arrow |
Date Field Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert today’s date | Ctrl + Shift + 7 |
| Move forward one day | Alt + Up Arrow |
| Move back one day | Alt + Down Arrow |
| Move forward one month | Ctrl + Shift + 0 |
| Move back one month | Ctrl + Shift + 9 |
| Move forward one year | Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow |
| Move back one year | Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow |
Legacy Maximo 7.x “Access Key” Shortcuts
Older Maximo 7.x releases exposed single-key Alt access keys for navigation links. These are not part of current Maximo Manage / MAS documentation and may not be present in your environment, but many on-premise 7.6 sites still use them:
| Action | Legacy Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Go To menu | Alt + G |
| Start Center | Alt + C |
| Reports | Alt + R |
| Bulletins | Alt + B |
| Profile | Alt + P |
| Sign Out | Alt + S |
| Help | Alt + H |
If you’re on Maximo Manage 8.x or MAS, rely on the verified tables above rather than these legacy keys.
Most-Used Shortcuts for Technicians
If you only memorize five, make them these they cover the bulk of day-to-day record work:
- Ctrl + Alt + I – Insert new record
- Ctrl + Alt + S – Save record
- Ctrl + Alt + N – Next record
- Tab – Move between fields (with validation)
- Ctrl + Down / Up Arrow – Move between table rows
Free IBM Maximo Shortcuts Cheat Sheet (PDF)
Want a printable version to keep at your desk? Download the complete IBM Maximo keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet as a PDF.
Download the Maximo Shortcuts PDF »
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn’t my Ctrl + Alt shortcut working in Maximo?
Maximo shortcuts only respond to the Ctrl and Alt keys on the left side of the keyboard. If you’re pressing the right-side keys, the shortcut won’t fire. This is documented behavior, not a bug.
Do IBM Maximo keyboard shortcuts work on a Mac?
Maximo runs in a browser, so shortcuts depend on your browser and OS key handling. On macOS, the Ctrl and Option (Alt) keys generally map to the same combinations, but behavior can vary by browser test the left-side modifiers first.
Can I disable or customize Maximo shortcuts?
Toolbar button shortcuts are tied to the MAXMENU.ACCESSKEY configuration in older versions, so administrators can adjust toolbar access keys. Most other shortcuts are built into the UI framework and aren’t user-customizable.
What’s the shortcut to insert today’s date in Maximo?
In Maximo Manage, press Ctrl + Shift + 7 while focused on a date field.
Are these shortcuts the same in Maximo Application Suite (MAS)?
The core toolbar, table, and navigation shortcuts are the same. The single-key Alt access keys from Maximo 7.x are largely gone in MAS, so use the verified tables above.
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