If you are a regular FileMaker user, chances are high that you already use FileMaker Pro shortcuts. For example, I would use the FileMaker Pro shortcut Ctrl + B for Windows and Command + B for Mac users to switch to browse mode. Utilizing shortcuts is the quickest way to expedite tasks.
List of FileMaker Pro Shortcuts
The simplest and most significant piece of advice I would offer to those looking to master FileMaker Pro is this: Learn the FileMaker Pro shortcuts
Most Used FileMaker Pro Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Pro Shortcuts |
Create a new record or request |
Ctrl + N |
Delete a record or request |
Ctrl + E |
Delete a record without confirmation |
Ctrl + Shift + E |
Duplicate a record or request an object |
Ctrl + D |
Save a layout |
Ctrl + S |
Save a script |
Ctrl + S |
Open the Manage Scripts dialog box |
Ctrl + Shift + S |
Undo the last command |
Ctrl + Z |
Sort |
Ctrl + S |
Print |
Ctrl + P |
Print without the Print dialog box |
Ctrl + Alt + P |
Open the Layout pop-up menu |
F2 |
Add a new field in the Field Picker dialog box |
Ctrl + Enter |
Open the Field Picker dialog box |
Ctrl + K |
Open the Manage Layouts dialog box |
Ctrl + Shift + L |
Open the Find & Replace dialog box |
Ctrl + Shift + F |
Open the Manage Database dialog box |
Ctrl + Shift + D |
Open a remote file |
Ctrl + Shift + O |
Open a file |
Ctrl + O |
Help |
F1 |
Close a file or window |
Ctrl + W |
Close all files or windows |
Ctrl + Alt + W |
Exit or quit FileMaker Pro |
Alt + F4 |
Browse Mode Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Pro Shortcuts |
Modify the last find |
Ctrl + R |
Show all records |
Ctrl + J |
Go to the next record |
Ctrl + Down Arrow key |
Go to the previous record |
Ctrl + Up Arrow key |
Omit a record |
Ctrl + T |
Omit multiple records |
Ctrl + Shift + T |
Refresh a window |
Ctrl + Shift + R |
Navigation Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Pro Shortcuts |
Go to the next object |
Tab |
Go to the previous object |
Shift + Tab |
Go to the next tab |
Right Arrow key |
Go to the previous tab |
Left Arrow key |
Scroll the document down |
Page Down key |
Scroll the document up |
Page Up key |
Scroll the document to the left |
Ctrl + Page Up key |
Scroll the document to the right |
Ctrl + Page Down key |
Show or hide the status toolbar |
Ctrl + Alt + S |
Zoom document larger |
F3 |
Zoom document smaller |
Shift + F3 |
Window Display Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Shortcuts |
Cascade document windows |
Shift + F5 |
Close a window |
Ctrl + Shift + F4 |
Cycle through document windows |
Ctrl + Tab |
Cycle to the previous document window |
Ctrl + F6 |
Cycle to the next document window |
Ctrl + Shift + F6 |
Resize window – full screen or previous size |
Ctrl + Alt + Z |
Editing Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Pro Shortcuts |
Insert current date |
Ctrl + – |
Insert current time |
Ctrl + ; |
Insert information from the index |
Ctrl + I |
Insert current username |
Ctrl + Shift + N |
Insert information from the last visited record |
Ctrl + ‘ |
Insert information from the last record and move to the next field |
Ctrl + Shift + ‘ |
Insert Merge fields |
Ctrl + M |
Paste text from the Clipboard |
Ctrl + V |
Paste text without styles |
Ctrl + Shift + V |
Replace a field’s value |
Ctrl + = |
Select all fields |
Ctrl + A |
Select all objects |
Ctrl + Shift + A |
Switch Modes Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Pro Shortcuts |
Browse mode |
Ctrl + B |
Find mode |
Ctrl + F |
Layout mode |
Ctrl + L |
Preview mode |
Ctrl + U |
Text Formatting Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Shortcuts |
Align Center |
Ctrl + \ |
Align Left |
Ctrl + [ |
Align Right |
Ctrl + ] |
Align Justified |
Ctrl + Shift + \ |
Bold Text |
Ctrl + Shift + B |
Italic Text |
Ctrl + Shift + I |
Plain Text |
Ctrl + Shift + P |
Underline Text |
Ctrl + Shift + U |
Size next point size up |
Ctrl + Shift + > |
Size next point down |
Ctrl + Shift + < |
Size up one point |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + > |
Size down one point |
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + < |
Assign Field Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Pro Shortcuts |
Assign Text |
Ctrl + T |
Assign Number |
Ctrl + N |
Assign Date |
Ctrl + D |
Assign Time |
Ctrl + I |
Assign Timestamp |
Ctrl + M |
Assign Container |
Ctrl + R |
Assign Calculation |
Ctrl + L |
Assign Summary |
Ctrl + S |
Script Debugger Shortcuts
Action |
FileMaker Pro Hokeys |
Step Over command |
F5 |
Step Into command |
F6 |
Step Out command |
F7 |
Run to Breakpoint command |
Alt + F8 |
Halt Script command |
Ctrl + F8 |
Set Next Step command |
Ctrl + Shift + F5 |
Set or Clear Breakpoint command |
Ctrl + F9 |
Remove Breakpoints command |
Ctrl + Shift + F9 |
Edit Script command |
Ctrl + F10 |
By utilizing the above shortcuts, you can illustrate how much more efficiently development can take place. Make a conscious effort to practice and use these FileMaker Pro shortcuts, and you’ll see a significant change in how you work.
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