General
RIGHT ARROW
in Datasheet view and Move Mode. move the selected column to the right one column.
CTRL+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Select the next or previous toolbar.
ALT+ number
Select an option in the Open or Save As dialog boxes (in File menu). works within windows and dialog boxes.
ALT+0(ZERO)
Select the folder list in the Open and Save As dialog boxes (in File menu). use within a dialog box. use arrow keys to select a folder in the list.
ALT+B
Display the previous tip. use with Office Assistant.
ALT+F5
Toggle between breaking and not breaking on unhandled errors and then step to the next statement.
ALT+F6. repeat until the balloon is active
Activate Office Assistant while working in a document.
ALT+F8
Toggle between breaking and not breaking in class modules and then continue execution.
ALT+N
Display the next tip when working with Office Assistant.
CTRL+SHIFT+F2
Return to the last line position in the previously viewed procedure when working in View Visual Basic code.
CTRL+SHIFT+F8
Exit a procedure while working in Visual Basic code.
CTRL+SHIFT+F9
Clear all breakpoints when working in Visual Basic code.
CTRL+SHIFT+I
Display parameter information on a selection when working in Visual Basic code.
CTRL+SHIFT+J
List all constants when viewing Visual Basic code.
CTRL+SPACEBAR
Complete the Visual Basic keyword.
CTRL+UP ARROW
Display the previous procedure when working in Visual Basic code.
CTRL+Y
Copy and remove the selected item(s) from their original location to the Clipboard. (You also can choose the Cut command from the Edit menu.).
CTRL-ENTER or TAB
Enter a selected item into a list when working with Visual Basic code.
ENTER
Enter the selected item and move the cursor to the next line when viewing Visual Basic code.
ESC
Turn off Move mode when working in Access Datasheet view.
ESC
Make a list disappear when working in Visual Basic code.
F1
Display context-sensitive Help about selected keyword when viewing Visual Basic Code.
F2
Display the Object Browser when working with Visual Basic code.
F3
Find the next occurrence of the text specified in the Find or Replace dialog box when the dialog box is closed when editing Visual Basic code.
F5
Run a parameterless subprocedure containing the insertion point. from the Module window when working with Visual Basic code.
F5
Continue execution of code or macro when working with Visual Basic code.
F6
Cycle through all the panes in the active window when working in Form view.
F6
Move between the upper and lower portions of a window when working with Visual Basic code.
F8
Step into a procedure (single step) when working with Visual Basic code.
F9
Toggle a breakpoint at the selected line when working with Visual Basic code.
LEFT ARROW
Select the column to the left. of the current column. if the current column is selected.
LEFT ARROW
Move the selected column to the left one column in Move mode.
RIGHT ARROW
in Datasheet view. select the column to the right. if the current column is selected.
SHIFT+F2
View a procedure definition. variable. or keyword when working with Visual Basic code.
SHIFT+F3
In Visual Basic code. find the previous occurrence of the text specified in the Find or Replace dialog box when the dialog box is closed.
SHIFT+F5
Reset the execution of a code or macro when working with Visual Basic code.
SHIFT+F6
Cycle back through sections when navigating in Form view.
SHIFT+F8
Step over a procedure when working with Visual Basic code.
SHIFT+F9
Create an instant watch for a selected expression when working with Visual Basic code.
SHIFT+TAB or CTRL+SHIFT+M
Remove indentation from selected lines when working in Visual Basic code.
TAB or CTRL+M
Indent selected lines when working with Visual Basic code.
ALT
Close the visible menu and submenu at the same time. works with menu commands.
ALT+ letter key
Select a menu or select or clear the check box by the letter underlined in the menu command. works within windows and dialog boxes.
CTRL+SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Select or unselect one word to the right of the cursor.
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Exit the subform and move to the previous field in the main form or previous record in Access.
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB or CTRL+PAGE UP
Go to the previous tab when working in a tabbed dialog box.
ALT+DOWN ARROW
Display more Help topics. works when using Office Assistant.
ALT+DOWN ARROW
Open a selected drop-down menu. works within a dialog box.
ALT+ENTER
Display the properties of a selected item while working in a window.
ALT+F4
Quit Microsoft Access. close a dialog box. or close a property sheet. works within an open window.
ALT+number
Select a Help topic while using Office Assistant.
ALT+SHIFT+TAB
Move from active application window to previously active application window.
ALT+SPACEBAR
Open the menu of the leftmost icon on the main toolbar bar of the active window. this menu typically contains the following commands: Restore. Move. Size. Minimize. Maximize and Close.
ALT+SPACEBAR
Display the Control menu while working from Help menu.
ALT+TAB
Move from active application window to the previously used application window. to select an application from a list of the open applications. hold ALT down and press TAB more than once to move through the list.
ALT+UP ARROW
Display previously viewed Help topics while using Office Assistant.
ARROW KEY
Move between options in a selected drop-down menu or dialog box or between some options in a group of options.
ARROW KEY
Move between options in a selected drop-down menu or dialog box or between some options in a group of options. add ENTER to select an option.
BACKSPACE
Delete selected text or to delete the character to the left of where the cursor is positioned within a document while editing.
C or ESC
Cancel Print Preview or Layout Preview and return to Normal view.
CTRL+A or CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR
Select all records in an active database.
CTRL+ALT+SPACEBAR
Insert the default value for a selected field when entering data in a Datasheet or Form view.
CTRL+APOSTROPHE (')
Insert the value from the same field in the previous record to the selected field in the current record within a database.
CTRL+C
Copy selection to the Windows Clipboard.
CTRL+COLON (:)
Insert the current time at the cursor's current position.
CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move to the same field in the last record while in Navigation mode in Datasheet view.
CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move to the bottom of current page in which you are working while in Print Preview and Layout Preview.
CTRL+END
Move to the end of the active field. while working working with multiple-line fields in Access.
CTRL+END
Move to the last field in the last record while in Navigation mode in Access.
CTRL+END
To move to the last field in the last record while in Navigation mode and Form view in Access.
CTRL+END
Move to the lower-right corner of the page while working in Print Preview and Layout Preview.
CTRL+ENTER
Insert a new line when entering data in Datasheet or Form view in Access.
CTRL+ENTER or ALT+D
To open the selected table. query. form. report. macro. or module while working in Design view in Access.
CTRL+ESC
Display Windows Start menu.
CTRL+F
Display the Find dialog box while working in Access Datasheet view. Form view or Module Window only.
CTRL+F11
Toggle between a custom menu bar and a built-in menu bar while working in Access.
CTRL+F2
Invoke a Builder while working in Access.
CTRL+F6
Go to the next database window in the active application.
CTRL+F6
Move between open windows.
CTRL+H
To open the Replace dialog box (while in Datasheet view. Form view. and Module Window only).
CTRL+HOME
Go to the beginning of the field. in multiple-line fields. when workin in Access.
CTRL+HOME
Go to the first field in the first record when working in Navigation mode in Datasheet view.
CTRL+HOME
Go to the first field in the first record when working in Navigation mode in Form view.
CTRL+HOME
Go to the upper-left corner of the page when in Print Preview and layout Preview mode.
CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move cursor's position one word to the left.
CTRL+LEFT ARROW or CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move cursor's position one word to the left or right.
CTRL+MINUS SIGN (-)
Delete the current record when working in Datasheet or Form view.
CTRL+N
Open a new. blank. database.
CTRL+O
Display the Open dialog box in order to find and open an existing database.
CTRL+P
Display the Print dialog box in order to print the active selection.
CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Go right one screen.
CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Go to the same field in the next record.
CTRL+PAGE UP
Go left one screen when working in datasheet view in Access.
CTRL+PAGE UP
Go to the same field in the previous record.
CTRL+PLUS SIGN (+)
Add a new record while working in Datasheet or Form view in Access.
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move cursor one word to the right.
CTRL+S or SHIFT+F12 or ALT+SHIFT+F2
Save a database object.
CTRL+SEMICOLON
Insert the current date into active Datasheet or Form view.
CTRL+SHIFT+F6
Go to the previous database window.
CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Select or unselect one word to the left of the cursor.
CTRL+SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
To extend selection one word to the left.
CTRL+SPACEBAR
Select or unselect the active column. in Navigation mode only.
CTRL+TAB
Move through the tabs of each object's type when navigating and opening objects in Access.
CTRL+TAB
Exit the subform and move to the next field in the master form or next record when working in Form view.
CTRL+TAB or CTRL+PAGE DOWN
Move to the next tab on a tabbed dialog box.
CTRL+UP ARROW
Move to the current field in the first record. in Navigation mode.
CTRL+UP ARROW
Move to the top of the active page when working in Access Print Preview and Layout Preview mode.
CTRL+V
Paste a copied item(s) from the Clipboard into a selected location (You also can choose Paste from the Edit menu.).
CTRL+W or CTRL+F4
Close the active datasheet window.
CTRL+X
Copy and remove the selected item(s) from their original location to the Clipboard. (You also can choose the Cut command from the Edit menu.).
CTRL+Z or ALT+BACKSPACE
Undo the last action. note: some actions. like Shutdown. cannot be undone (You also can choose Undo from the Edit menu.).
DELETE
Delete the selected item(s). or to delete the character to the right of the cursor. if items are files they will be moved to the Recycle Bin.
DOWN ARROW
To move down one line in a Combo box. list box or Database window.
DOWN ARROW
Move to the same field in the next record when navigating in Access Datasheet view.
DOWN ARROW
Scroll down a window or document in small increments when working in Access Print Preview or Layout Preview.
DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW (with the menu or submenu d
Select the next or previous command on the menu or submenu.
END
Go to the end of the entry when editing a text box.
END
Go to the last object in database window.
END
Go to the end of the field. in single-line fields.
END
Go to the last field in the current record. when working in Access Navigation mode.
END OR CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move to the right edge of the page when working in Access Print Preview and Layout Preview.
ENTER
Perform the action assigned to the selected default button in a dialog box.
ENTER
Restore a selected minimized program window when all windows are minimized.
ENTER
Open the selected table or query in Datasheet view. or form in Form view.
ENTER
Open the selected report in Print Preview.
ENTER
Run a selected macro.
ENTER
Perform the action assigned to a selected button on a toolbar.
ENTER
Open a selected menu on a toolbar.
ENTER
Enter text in a selected text box.
ESC
Close the visible menu. or. with a submenu visible. close the submenu only.
ESC
Cancel a command and close the dialog box.
ESC
Close an Office Assistant message or tip.
ESC
Cancel Extend mode command.
ESC
Undo changes in the current field or current record. if both have been changed. press ESC twice to undo changes first in the current field and then in the current record.
ESC (when a drop-down list box is selected)
Close a selected drop-down list in a dialog box.
F1
Display Help or the Office Assistant.
F1
Display the Office Assistant or Microsoft Access Contents and Index. context-sensitive help about the selected property. control. macro action. or Visual Basic keyword. or alerts with a Help button.
F10
Activate. or select. the main toolbar beginning with the first toolbar option on the left. usually File. after the first option is activated you can navigate through toolbar and menu options using the appropriate ARROW keys. press F10 or ALT again
F11 or ALT+F1
Bring the Database window to the front.
F12 or ALT+F2
Display Save As dialog box (file menu).
F2
Display the complete hyperlink address for a selected hyperlink.
F2
Rename a selected object when working in Database window.
F2
Move between Edit mode (with insertion point displayed) and Navigation mode when working in Design view.
F4 or ALT+DOWN ARROW
Open a combo box.
F5
Update the files visible in the Open or Save As dialog box (File menu).
F5
Move to Form view from Form design or a Form module when working in Access Design view.
F5
Navigate through records by moving cursor to the record number box. typing the record number and pressing ENTER when working in Datasheet view.
F5
Navigate through records by moving cursor to the record number box. typing the record number and pressing ENTER when working in Form view.
F5
Navigate through pages by moving cursor to the page number box. typing the page number and pressing ENTER when working in Print Preview and Layout.
F6
Move between the upper and lower portions of a window when working in Design view of tables. macros. and queries and the Advanced Filter/Sort window only.
F7
Display Spelling and Grammar dialog box (Tools Menu).
F8
Activate Extend mode. EXT appears in the lower right corner of the window. pressing F8 repeatedly extends the selection to the word. the field. the record (in Datasheet view only). and all records. press ESC to cancel.
F9
Refresh the contents of a Lookup field list box or combo box.
F9
Recalculate the fields in the window.
HOME
Go to the beginning of the current entry.
HOME
Go to the first object.
HOME
Go to the beginning of the current field. in single-line fields.
HOME
Go to the first field in the current record. when in Access Navigation mode.
HOME or CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Go to the left edge of the current page.
HOME or END
Select the first or last command on the menu or submenu.
LEFT ARROW
Go one character to the left of the cursor's current position in the field.
LEFT ARROW
Scroll to the left of the cursor's current position in small increments when working in Print Preview and Layout Preview.
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
With a menu open. select the menu to the left or right of the original. or. with a submenu visible. switch between the main menu and the submenu.
LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW
Move one character to the left or right in a text box.
LEFT ARROW. or RIGHT ARROW
Extend a selection to adjacent fields in the same row in Access Datasheet view.
Letter key
Choose a selected menu. drop-down list. or dialog box option by typing the first letter in the option name.
P or CTRL+P
To open the Print dialog box from Print Preview or Layout Preview.
PAGE DOWN
Move down one page when using a Combo box or list box.
PAGE DOWN
Move down one window when working in Database view.
PAGE DOWN
Scroll down one full screen when working in Print Preview and Layout Preview.
PAGE DOWN
When navigating in Form view. go down one page. at the end of the record. moves to the equivalent page on the next record.
PAGE DOWN or DOWN ARROW
In Print Preview and Layout Preview. view the next page (when Fit To Window is selected).
PAGE UP
Move up one page when using a combo box or list box.
PAGE UP
Move up one window when working in Database.
PAGE UP
Go up one screen when working in Datasheet view.
PAGE UP
Go up one page when working in Form view. at the end of the record. use to move to the equivalent page on the previous record.
PAGE UP
Scroll up one full screen when working in Print Preview and Layout Preview.
PAGE UP or UP ARROW
In Print Preview and Layout Preview. view the previous page (when Fit To Window is selected).
RIGHT ARROW
Move one character to the right of the cursor's current position in a field.
RIGHT ARROW
In Print Preview and Layout Preview. scroll to the right in small increments.
S
In Print Preview and Layout Preview. open the Page Setup dialog box.
SHIFT+CTRL+TAB
Cycle through the tab of each object's type moving right to left.
SHIFT+DOWN ARROW
Extend selection to the next record. if the current record is selected.
SHIFT+END
Select from the insertion point to the end of the text box entry.
SHIFT+ENTER
Add a control to a section when working in Form and Report Design view only.
SHIFT+ENTER
Save changes to the current record when entering data in the Datasheet or Form view.
SHIFT+F1
Display What's This? help. after pressing SHIFT+F1. move the pointer to the menu command. toolbar button. dialog box option. or screen region to see definitions.
SHIFT+F10
Display a shortcut menu that shows a list of commands relevant to the selected object.
SHIFT+F2
Open the Zoom box to conveniently enter expressions and other text in small input areas.
SHIFT+F4
Find the previous occurrence of the text specified in the Find or Replace dialog box when the dialog box is closed.
SHIFT+F8
Undo a previous selection extension.
SHIFT+F9
Requery the underlying tables. in a subform. this requeries the underlying table for the subform only.
SHIFT+HOME
Select from the insertion point in the text box to the beginning of the text box entry.
SHIFT+LEFT ARROW
Select or unselect one character to the left of the cursor's position.
SHIFT+RIGHT ARROW
Select or unselect by one character to the right of the cursor's current position.
SHIFT+SPACEBAR
Switch between selecting the current record and the first field of the current record. when working in Navigation mode.
SHIFT+TAB
Move to the previous option or option group in a dialog box.
SHIFT+TAB
Move to the previous field when navigating in Form view.
SHIFT+TAB
Enter the subform from the following field in the main form when navigating in Form view.
SHIFT+TAB. or LEFT ARROW
Move to the previous field when navigating in Datasheet view.
SHIFT+UP ARROW
Extend selection to the previous record. if the current record is selected.
SPACEBAR
Perform the action assigned to the active button. or select or clear the active check box in the dialog box.
SPACEBAR
Switch between the values in a check box or option button.
TAB
Move to the next option or option group in a dialog box.
TAB
Exit the combo box or list box.
TAB
Select the next field.
TAB
Move to the next field when working in Form view.
TAB
To enter the subform from the preceding field in the main form when working in Form view.
TAB or SHIFT+TAB (when a toolbar is active)
When a toolbar is active. select the next or previous button or menu on the toolbar.
TAB. ENTER. or RIGHT ARROW
Move to the next field when navigating in Datasheet view.
UP ARROW
Move up one line in a combo box or list box.
UP ARROW
Move up one line in a database window.
UP ARROW
Move to the current field in the previous record when navigating in Datasheet view.
UP ARROW
Scroll up in small increments when working in Print Preview and Layout Preview.
UP ARROW. DOWN ARROW
Extend a selection to adjacent rows in Datasheet view.
Z
Zoom in or out on a part of the page when working in Print Preview and Layout Preview.
CTRL+A
So select all visible code in the Module window when editing with Visual Basic code.
CTRL+BREAK
Halt the execution of code or a macro requested when running or debugging Visual Basic code.
CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Display the next procedure while viewing Visual Basic code.
CTRL+F2
Put focus on the Object Box while working in Visual Basic code view.
CTRL+F2 (then press TAB)
Put focus on the Procedure Box while working in Visual Basic code view.
CTRL+F3
Find the next occurrence of selected text while working in Visual Basic code view.
CTRL+F8
Activate Move mode for active window (MOV appears in the lower right corner of the window) while in Datasheet view.
CTRL+F8
Run Visual Basic code to the cursor's current point and halt execution.
CTRL+F9
Set the next statement while working with Visual Basic code.
CTRL+G
To display the Debug dialog box while working with Visual Basic code.
CTRL+I
To display Quick Information when working in Visual Basic code.
CTRL+J
List Properties and Methods when working in Visual Basic code.
CTRL+L
Display the Calls dialog box when working in Visual Basic code.
CTRL+R
Select a form or report.