Issue/Symptom/Question
What are the quick keys in PENTA for Windows?
Does PENTA have Hot keys, quick keys, shortcut keys, etc.?
Applies To
- PENTA for Windows
Resolution/Fix/Answer
| PENTA for Windows Keyboard Functions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NOTE: Press keys separated by a comma in sequence. Press keys separated by a plus sign simultaneously. | |||
| * To access a menu, press ALT+ the letter underlined in the menu name on the Menu Bar. * To execute a menu command, press the letter underlined in the command name. | |||
| * If a short cut or accelerator exists for a pop-up window, a letter on the button of that window will be underlined. Alt + the underlined letter launches the pop-up window. | |||
| Function | Key | Function | Key |
| Cancel | ALT+E, then L | Memo notes | ALT+E, then N |
| Clear query criteria | ALT+Q, then C | Move to another open window | ALT+W, then window # |
| Close all windows | ALT+F, then O | Next block | Keypad + |
| Close window | ALT+F, then L | Next field | TAB |
| Copy | Select text; CTRL+C | Next page of records (grid view only) | • CTRL+SHIFT+N • ALT+N, then S |
| Cut | Select text; CTRL+X | Next record | • DOWN ARROW • CTRL+N • ALT+N, then N |
| Delete field data | • Select text; ALT+E, then R • Select text; DELETE | Next section of window (form view only) | ALT+N, then X |
| Delete record | ALT+E, then D | Next tab | Keypad / |
| Duplicate field | Keypad * | Previous page of records (grid view only) | • PAGE UP • ALT+N, then T |
| Enter query | • CTRL+Q • ALT+Q, then Q | Previous record | • UP ARROW • ALT+N, then P |
| Execute query (must be in query mode) | • CTRL+Q • ALT+Q, then Q | Previous section of window (form view only) | ALT+N, then V |
| Exit | ALT+F, then X | Restore last saved grid layout | ALT+F, U, R, then R |
| First record | • ALT+N, then R • PAGE UP | Restore original grid layout | ALT+F, U, R, then O |
| Form view | ALT+V, then F | Save current grid layout | ALT+F, U, R, then S |
| Grid view | ALT+V, then G | View toolbar | ALT+W, then T |
| Hide toolbar | ALT+W, then T | View windows - only top window visible | ALT+W, then L |
| Insert record | • CTRL+I • ALT+E, then I • (grid view only) With focus indicator in last record, DOWN ARROW | View windows in cascade | ALT+W, then C |
| Last record | • ALT+N, then L • PAGE DOWN | View windows left to right | ALT+W, then V |
| List of values | ALT+E, then V | View windows top to bottom | ALT+W, then H |
| Main menu | ALT+N, then M | ||