Useful shortcut keys in Access - Access

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Useful shortcut keys in Access

Applies to: Microsoft Office Access 2003

Applies to
Microsoft Office Access 2003 Microsoft Access 2000 and 2002

Do you find that using the keyboard is sometimes quicker than using your mouse? Shortcut keys can help you bypass menus and carry out commands directly. You can use shortcut keys in many ways with Access, from accessing commands and toolbar buttons to inserting today's date. Shortcut keys are sometimes listed next to the command name on Access menus. For example, on the File menu, the Print command lists the shortcut CTRL+P.

For a comprehensive list of shortcut keys, ask the Office Assistant for help. In Access 2000 or any of the other Office 2000 applications, press F1 to display the Assistant, and then type shortcut keys in the text box. Here are some of the most useful Access shortcuts:

Activity	Shortcut key
Insert today's date	CTRL+;
Insert the current time	CTRL+:
Insert a carriage return in a memo or text field	CTRL+ENTER
Insert the data from the same field in the previous record	CTRL+'
Undo the changes you have made to the current field	ESC
Undo the changes you have made to the current record	ESC ESC (press ESC twice)
Display the database window	F11
Open a new database	CTRL+N
Open an existing database	CTRL+O
Switch between the Visual Basic® Editor and the previous active window	ALT+F11
Find and replace	CTRL+F
Copy	CTRL+C
Paste	CTRL+V
Undo	CTRL+Z
Save	CTRL+S
Print	CTRL+P

Additional Resources

For more information, download Office 2000 Document: A List of Useful Shortcut Keys.

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