If you are a regular FileMaker user then chances are high that you must be using the FileMaker Pro shortcuts. For example to switch to browse mode I would use the FileMaker Pro shortcut Ctrl + B for Windows and Command + B for Mac users. Using the shortcut will be the quickest way to speed up the task.
The only simple and the biggest piece of advice that I would love to give the ones who wish to master FileMaker Pro. 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 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 Shortcut keys |
| 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 Pro Shortcut keys |
| 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 Shortcut keys |
| 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 Shortcut keys |
| Browse mode |
Ctrl + B |
| Find mode |
Ctrl + F |
| Layout mode |
Ctrl + L |
| Preview mode |
Ctrl + U |
Text Formatting Shortcuts
| Action |
FileMaker Pro Shortcut keys |
| 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 Shortcut keys |
| 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 Shortcut keys |
| 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 |
Download FileMaker Pro Shortcuts PDF for windows
Download FileMaker Pro Shortcuts PDF
Using the above shortcuts you will be able to illustrate how much more efficiently the development can take place. Make a conscious effort to practice and use this FileMaker Pro shortcut and change the way in what you do.
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