Tally Shortcut Keys – Complete List for TallyPrime & ERP 9 (with Free PDF)
Tally shortcut keys let you work entirely from the keyboard no mouse clicks, no menu hunting. Whether you’re using TallyPrime (the current version) or Tally ERP 9, mastering these shortcuts can cut your daily data entry time by 30–40%. This guide covers 130+ shortcuts organised by function: common keys, F1 to F12, every voucher type, Gateway of Tally navigation, and TallyPrime-exclusive keys not found in ERP 9.
Use the section links in the table of contents to jump directly to what you need, or download the full list as a free PDF to keep at your workstation.
Most-Used Common Shortcuts
TP – TallyPrime only | Both – TallyPrime + ERP 9
| Shortcut key | What it does | Where to use | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation & screen control | |||
| Enter | Accept a field or open a report in detail | All screens | Both |
| Esc | Exit current screen without saving | All screens | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Accept and save the current screen | Voucher & master screens | Both |
| Ctrl + Q | Quit screen without saving | Voucher entry screens | Both |
| Alt + G | Open Go To – search any report, voucher or master instantly | All screens in TallyPrime | TP |
| Ctrl + G | Go To report (alternate) | All screens | TP |
| Page Up | View previous voucher | Voucher entry / alteration | Both |
| Page Down | View next voucher | Voucher entry / alteration | Both |
| Date & period | |||
| F2 | Change the voucher date | Voucher entry screens | Both |
| Alt + F2 | Change the report period | All report screens | Both |
| Company & data management | |||
| F3 | Switch between open companies | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Alt + F3 | Open Company Info menu (create, alter, shut) | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + B | Check company statutory compliance report | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Editing & entry | |||
| Alt + C | Create a new ledger without leaving the voucher screen | Voucher entry – ledger field | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete a voucher or master | Voucher & master alteration | Both |
| Alt + X | Cancel a voucher | Day Book / List of Vouchers | Both |
| Alt + R | Recall last narration (first ledger) | Voucher creation / alteration | Both |
| Ctrl + R | Recall last narration (voucher type) | Voucher creation / alteration | Both |
| Alt + 2 | Duplicate a voucher | List of Vouchers | Both |
| Ctrl + H | Change mode (e.g. Invoice to Accounting mode) | Voucher entry screens | TP |
| Ctrl + F | Autofill voucher details | Voucher entry screens | TP |
| Ctrl + D | Remove a line in a voucher | Voucher entry screens | TP |
| Reports & display | |||
| Alt + F1 | Toggle detailed / condensed view of a report | All report screens | Both |
| Alt + F5 | View quarterly sales / purchase register summary | Sales & Purchase register | Both |
| Alt + F12 | Filter report by monetary value range | All report screens | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + I | Import statutory masters | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Alt + Enter | View voucher display (drill into a transaction) | All report screens | Both |
| Print, export & data | |||
| Ctrl + P | Print current report or voucher | All screens | Both |
| Ctrl + E | Export data (Excel, PDF, XML) | All report screens | Both |
| Ctrl + M | Email current report or voucher | All report screens | Both |
| Day Book & selection | |||
| Spacebar | Select a single line in Day Book | Day Book screen | Both |
| Ctrl + Spacebar | Select all lines in Day Book | Day Book screen | Both |
| Shift + Enter | Expand / collapse a line into its details | Day Book & report screens | Both |
| Help & support | |||
| Alt + H | Open Tally Help | All screens | Both |
| Ctrl + H | Open Support Centre (ERP 9) / Change Mode (TallyPrime) | All screens | Both |
| Ctrl + K | Login to Control Centre | Gateway of Tally | Both |
F1-F12 Function Keys
TP – TallyPrime only | Both – TallyPrime + ERP 9 | ERP 9 – ERP 9 only
| Key | What it does in Tally | Where to use | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 – Help & company info | |||
| F1 | Open Tally Help / Select a company (ERP 9 Gateway) | All screens | Both |
| Alt + F1 | Toggle detailed vs condensed report view | All report screens | Both |
| Ctrl + F1 | Select Payroll voucher for alteration | Voucher alteration screens | Both |
| F2 – Date & period | |||
| F2 | Change the date of a voucher | Voucher entry screens | Both |
| Alt + F2 | Change the report period (from/to dates) | All report screens | Both |
| F3 – Company selection | |||
| F3 | Switch between currently loaded companies | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Alt + F3 | Open Company Info menu – create, alter, shut or select a company | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + F3 | Shut the currently loaded company | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| F4 – Contra voucher | |||
| F4 | Open Contra voucher (cash to bank or bank to cash transfers) | Accounting voucher screens | Both |
| Ctrl + F4 | Open Payroll voucher screen | Voucher entry screens | Both |
| Alt + F4 | Close / quit TallyPrime application | All screens | Both |
| F5 – Payment voucher | |||
| F5 | Open Payment voucher – record all outgoing payments | Accounting voucher screens | Both |
| Alt + F5 | View quarterly summary of Sales / Purchase register | Sales & Purchase register screens | Both |
| F6 – Receipt voucher | |||
| F6 | Open Receipt voucher – record all incoming payments | Accounting voucher screens | Both |
| Alt + F6 | Select Sales Return / Credit Note voucher | Accounting voucher screens | Both |
| F7 – Journal voucher | |||
| F7 | Open Journal voucher – for adjusting / non-cash entries | Accounting voucher screens | Both |
| Alt + F7 | Select Stock Journal voucher | Inventory voucher screens | Both |
| Ctrl + F7 | Select Physical Stock voucher | Inventory voucher screens | Both |
| F8 – Sales voucher | |||
| F8 | Open Sales voucher – record goods or services sold | Accounting voucher screens | Both |
| Alt + F8 | Select Delivery Note voucher | Inventory voucher screens | Both |
| Ctrl + F8 | Select Sales Order voucher | Order voucher screens | Both |
| F9 – Purchase voucher | |||
| F9 | Open Purchase voucher – record goods or services purchased | Accounting voucher screens | Both |
| Alt + F9 | Select Receipt Note voucher | Inventory voucher screens | Both |
| Ctrl + F9 | Select Purchase Order voucher | Order voucher screens | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + F9 | Select Purchase Return / Debit Note voucher | Accounting voucher screens | Both |
| F10 – Reports & accounting | |||
| F10 | Navigate between accounting reports (Trial Balance, Day Book etc.) | Report screens | Both |
| Alt + F10 | Select Rejection Out voucher | Inventory voucher screens | Both |
| Ctrl + F10 | Select Memorandum voucher | Voucher screens | Both |
| F11 – Features & configuration | |||
| F11 | Open Company Features menu (enable GST, payroll, inventory etc.) | Almost all screens | Both |
| Alt + F11 | Close the current company / view detailed report | Menu screens / report screens | Boh |
| F12 – Configure screen settings | |||
| F12 | Open Configure screen – change display settings for the current screen | Almost all screens | Both |
| Alt + F12 | Filter report data by monetary value range | All report screens | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + F12 | Open Advanced Configuration settings | Gateway of Tally | Both |
Payment voucher shortcut key in Tally
Use the Payment voucher to record all outgoing payments – vendor bills, salaries, expenses. Open with:F5
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Open Payment voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the payment entry | Both |
| Alt + C | Create a new ledger on the fly while in the voucher | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the payment voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + H | Switch between single-entry and double-entry mode | TP |
| F2 | Change voucher date | Both |
The shortcut key for Payment voucher in Tally is F5. Press F5 from the accounting vouchers screen to open a new payment entry instantly.
Receipt voucher shortcut key in Tally
Use the Receipt voucher to record all incoming payments – customer receipts, loan receipts, interest received. Open with: F6
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| F6 | Open Receipt voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the receipt entry | Both |
| Alt + C | Create a new ledger while in the receipt voucher | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the receipt voucher | Both |
| F2 | Change voucher date | Both |
The shortcut key for Receipt voucher in Tally is F6. Use F6 every time a customer pays you whether full or partial payment.
Sales voucher shortcut key in Tally
Use the Sales voucher to record goods or services sold. In TallyPrime, this also works as a GST sales invoice. Open with: F8
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| F8 | Open Sales voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + F8 | Open Sales Order voucher | Both |
| Alt + F6 | Open Sales Return / Credit Note voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + H | Toggle between Invoice mode and Accounting mode | TP |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the sales entry | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the sales voucher | Both |
The shortcut key for Sales voucher in Tally is F8. For Sales Order, use Ctrl + F8. For Sales Return, use Alt + F6.
Purchase voucher shortcut key in Tally
Use the Purchase voucher to record goods or services purchased from vendors. Supports GST input tax credit entries in TallyPrime. Open with: F9
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | Open Purchase voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + F9 | Open Purchase Order voucher | Both |
| Alt + F9 | Open Receipt Note voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + F9 | Open Purchase Return / Debit Note voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the purchase entry | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the purchase voucher | Both |
The shortcut key for Purchase voucher in Tally is F9. For Purchase Order use Ctrl + F9. For Purchase Return (Debit Note) use Ctrl + Alt + F9.
Debit note shortcut key in Tally
Use a Debit Note to record purchase returns when you return goods to a vendor and need to reduce your payable amount. Open with: Ctrl + Alt + F9.
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + Alt + F9 | Open Debit Note (Purchase Return) voucher | Both |
| F9 | Switch to Purchase voucher from Debit Note screen | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the debit note | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the debit note | Both |
| F2 | Change the debit note date | Both |
The shortcut key for Debit Note in Tally is Ctrl + Alt + F9. A Debit Note is used for purchase returns when you send goods back to a supplier, reducing what you owe them.
Credit note shortcut key in Tally
Use a Credit Note to record sales returns when a customer returns goods to you and you need to reduce their receivable amount. Open with: Alt + F6
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + F6 | Open Credit Note (Sales Return) voucher | Both |
| F8 | Switch to Sales voucher from Credit Note screen | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the credit note | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the credit note | Both |
| F2 | Change the credit note date | Both |
The shortcut key for Credit Note in Tally is Alt + F6. A Credit Note is used for sales returns when a customer returns goods, you issue a credit note to reduce their outstanding balance.
Journal voucher shortcut key in Tally
Use the Journal voucher for non-cash adjusting entries depreciation, provisions, opening balance entries, and expense accruals. Open with: F7
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| F7 | Open Journal voucher | Both |
| Alt + F7 | Open Stock Journal voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the journal entry | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the journal voucher | Both |
| F2 | Change the journal entry date | Both |
The shortcut key for Journal voucher in Tally is F7. Use F7 for all non-cash book entries if no cash or bank account is involved, it goes in a Journal voucher.
Stock journal shortcut key in Tally
Use the Stock Journal for internal stock movements transferring goods between godowns, manufacturing entries, or stock adjustments. Open with: Alt + F7
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + F7 | Open Stock Journal voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + F7 | Open Physical Stock voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the stock journal | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the stock journal entry | Both |
The shortcut key for Stock Journal in Tally is Alt + F7. Use it for stock transfers between godowns or manufacturing component consumption entries.
Receipt note shortcut key in Tally
Use the Receipt Note to record goods received from a vendor before the purchase invoice arrives common in inventory-heavy businesses. Open with: Alt + F9
| Shortcut | Action | Version |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + F9 | Open Receipt Note voucher | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept the receipt note | Both |
| Alt + D | Delete the receipt note | Both |
| F2 | Change the receipt note date | Both |
The shortcut key for Receipt Note in Tally is Alt + F9. Receipt Notes are inventory documents they do not affect your accounts until the matching purchase invoice is entered.
Gateway of Tally shortcut keys
Navigate the Gateway of Tally home screen entirely from the keyboard.
| Shortcut | What it does | Where to use | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt + F3 | Open Company Info menu – the main hub for all company actions | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| F3 | Switch between companies currently loaded in Tally | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Alt + G | Open Go To search – find any report or master from Gateway | Gateway of Tally | TP |
| F11 | Open Company Features (enable GST, payroll, inventory) | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| F12 | Open Configure screen for display settings | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + B | Check company statutory compliance report | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Alt + H | Open Tally Help | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Alt + F4 | Exit / close Tally completely | Gateway of Tally | Both |
Press Alt + G from the Gateway of Tally in TallyPrime to instantly search for any ledger, report, or voucher you never need to navigate menus manually again.
Company info shortcut key in Tally
All company creation, alteration and management actions are under the Company Info menu, opened with Alt + F3.
| Shortcut | What it does | Where to use | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt + F3 | Open Company Info menu | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + C | Create a new company | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + A | Alter / edit an existing company’s details | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + F3 | Shut / close the currently loaded company | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + O | Open / select a company from the list | Gateway of Tally | Both |
The shortcut key to open Company Info in Tally is Alt + F3. From here you can create a new company, alter an existing one, or shut a company all without using the mouse.
Tally create company shortcut key
To create a new company in Tally without navigating menus, use the keyboard shortcut directly from the Gateway.
| Shortcut | What it does | Where to use | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt + F3 then C | Open Company Info then select Create Company | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + C | Directly open Create Company screen | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + A | Save and accept new company details | Create Company screen | Both |
The shortcut key to create a company in Tally is Ctrl + Alt + C. This opens the Create Company screen directly from the Gateway of Tally without going through menus.
Tally backup shortcut key
Taking regular backups in Tally protects your data. You can initiate a backup directly from the keyboard.
| Shortcut | What it does | Where to use | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt + F3 then B | Open Company Info then select Backup | Gateway of Tally | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + R | Restore a company from a backup file | Gateway of Tally | Both |
The shortcut to take a backup in Tally is Alt + F3 then B. This opens the Backup screen inside Company Info. Always back up before making bulk changes or year-end entries.
Tally ERP 9 rewrite shortcut
The Rewrite function rebuilds your company data file useful if Tally data is corrupted or not opening correctly.
| Shortcut | What it does | Where to use | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alt + F3 then R | Open Company Info then select Rewrite | Gateway of Tally / ERP 9 | Both |
| Ctrl + Alt + R | Rewrite / restore company data | Gateway of Tally | Both |
The shortcut key for Rewrite in Tally ERP 9 is Alt + F3 then R. Use Rewrite only when your company data is damaged or showing errors always take a backup first using Alt + F3 then B.
Calculator shortcut key in Tally
Tally has a built-in calculator you can open at any time without leaving the screen you are working on.
| Shortcut | What it does | Where to use | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + N | Open the built-in Tally calculator | All screens | Both |
| Ctrl + N again | Close the calculator and return to the screen | All screens | Both |
The shortcut key for the Calculator in Tally is Ctrl + N. Press Ctrl + N a second time to close it. The calculator works on any screen you do not need to leave your voucher or report to use it.
TallyPrime-specific shortcuts
TallyPrime introduced a completely redesigned keyboard interface. Several powerful shortcuts in TallyPrime have no equivalent in Tally ERP 9. If you have upgraded from ERP 9 to TallyPrime, these are the new keys you need to learn first.
| Shortcut | What it does | Where to use |
|---|---|---|
| Alt + G | Open Go To type any report, voucher, ledger or master name to jump there instantly | All screens |
| Ctrl + G | Go To report (alternate shortcut for Go To) | All screens |
| Ctrl + H | Toggle between Invoice mode, Accounting mode, and other available modes for the current voucher | Voucher entry screens |
| Ctrl + F | Autofill voucher details from a linked order, estimate or previous transaction | Voucher entry screens |
| Ctrl + I | Show more details about the current item stock information, ledger outstanding, or GST details | Voucher & report screens |
| Ctrl + D | Delete / remove the currently selected line in a voucher | Voucher entry screens |
| Ctrl + L | Mark the current voucher as Optional (saved but not posted to accounts) | Voucher entry screens |
| Ctrl + T | Mark the current voucher as Post-Dated | Voucher entry screens |
| Alt + K | Change the keyboard input language (e.g. English to Hindi or regional language) | All screens |
| Alt + G (language) | Change the UI display language in TallyPrime | All screens |
ERP 9 vs TallyPrime – key differences at a glance
| Action | TallyPrime shortcut | Tally ERP 9 shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Search / navigate | Alt + G (Go To) | Not available – menu navigation only |
| Change voucher mode | Ctrl + H | Ctrl + H (Support Centre – different function) |
| Autofill from order | Ctrl + F | Not available |
| More item details | Ctrl + I | Not available |
| Remove one line | Ctrl + D | Alt + D (deletes entire voucher) |
| Mark as Optional | Ctrl + L | Not available |
| Change input language | Alt + K | Not available |
FAQs
Tally shortcut keys are keyboard combinations that let you perform actions in Tally software without using the mouse. They work in both TallyPrime and Tally ERP 9 and cover navigation, voucher entry, report viewing, printing, and data management. Using shortcut keys in Tally can reduce daily data entry time by 30–40% compared to mouse-only operation.
The shortcut key for Payment voucher in Tally is F5. Press F5 from the accounting voucher entry screen to open a new Payment voucher. Payment vouchers are used to record all outgoing payments such as vendor bills, salaries, and expenses.
The shortcut key for Debit Note in Tally is Ctrl + Alt + F9. A Debit Note is used to record purchase returns when you return goods to a supplier and need to reduce the amount you owe them. In Tally ERP 9 and TallyPrime, press Ctrl + Alt + F9 from the accounting voucher screen to open the Debit Note entry.
The shortcut key for Credit Note in Tally is Alt + F6. A Credit Note is used to record sales returns when a customer returns goods to you and you need to reduce their outstanding balance. Press Alt + F6 from the accounting voucher screen to open the Credit Note (Sales Return) voucher.
F12 in Tally opens the Configure screen, which controls the display settings for whichever screen you are currently on. For example, pressing F12 on the Sales voucher screen lets you configure whether to show GST details, batch details, or additional fields. F12 works on almost all screens in both TallyPrime and ERP 9. Alt + F12 filters report data by a monetary value range, and Ctrl + Alt + F12 opens Advanced Configuration.
The shortcut key used for the calculator in Tally is Ctrl + N. Press Ctrl + N from any screen in TallyPrime or ERP 9 to open the built-in calculator. Press Ctrl + N again to close it and return to your work. You do not need to leave your voucher or report screen to use the Tally calculator.
The shortcut key to open Company Info in Tally is Alt + F3. Pressing Alt + F3 from the Gateway of Tally opens the Company Info menu, from where you can create a new company, alter an existing company, shut a company, or take a backup. To create a new company directly, use Ctrl + Alt + C.
The shortcut key to alter a ledger in Tally is Alt + G then type the ledger name in TallyPrime, or navigate to Accounts Info → Ledgers → Alter in ERP 9. From within a voucher, press Alt + Enter on a selected ledger to view its details. To alter a ledger master directly, go to Gateway of Tally → Accounts Info → Ledgers → Alter, or press Alt + G and search for the ledger name in TallyPrime.
F11 in Tally opens the Company Features menu, where you enable or disable features such as GST, payroll, inventory, and multi-currency. F12 in Tally opens the Configure screen, which changes how the current screen displays information. A simple way to remember: F11 controls what Tally can do (features), and F12 controls how Tally shows it (format). Both work in TallyPrime and ERP 9.
The shortcut key for Journal voucher in Tally is F7. Press F7 from the accounting voucher entry screen to open a new Journal voucher. Journal vouchers are used for non-cash adjusting entries such as depreciation, provisions, expense accruals, and opening balance entries. For Stock Journal, press Alt + F7. For Physical Stock, press Ctrl + F7.
To use shortcut keys in Tally ERP 9, press the key combination directly on your keyboard from the relevant screen no setup is required. Tally ERP 9 shortcut keys are active by default. For example, press F5 to open Payment voucher, F8 for Sales, F9 for Purchase, F2 to change date, and Ctrl + A to save any entry. A full list of Tally ERP 9 shortcut keys is available in the tables above, organised by function.
The shortcut key for Rewrite in Tally ERP 9 is Alt + F3 then R. From the Gateway of Tally, press Alt + F3 to open Company Info, then press R to select Rewrite. The Rewrite function rebuilds your company data file and is used when data is corrupted or not loading correctly. Always take a backup using Alt + F3 then B before running Rewrite.
Mastering Tally shortcut keys takes a little practice, but the time savings add up fast. Start with the voucher shortcuts you use every day F5 for Payment, F6 for Receipt, F8 for Sales, F9 for Purchase and add more as they become muscle memory. Most accountants find that learning just 20 shortcuts cuts their daily Tally work by half.
If you are on TallyPrime, make Alt + G your first habit. Once you can jump to any report or ledger by name in under two seconds, you will never go back to menu navigation. For ERP 9 users, F2 at the start of every voucher and Ctrl + A at the end will alone save you dozens of clicks per day.
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