General hot keys in M3 programs
The hot keys listed in this section are applicable regardless of the current panel you are working with.
| Keystroke | Action |
| Esc |
Closes these objects:
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| Enter | Simulates the action of the Next button |
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Tab |
Moves the cursor between input fields and buttons |
| Ctrl + R, Ctrl + S | Runs the Start and Search box |
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Ctrl + Shift + Page Down Ctrl + Shift + Fn + Down (in Mac OS) |
Switches to the next application in the taskbar |
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Ctrl + Shift + Page Up Ctrl + Shift + Fn + Up (in Mac OS) |
Switches to the previous application in the taskbar |
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Ctrl + C command + C (in Mac OS) |
Copies text |
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Ctrl + V command + V (in Mac OS) |
Pastes text |
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Ctrl + X command + X (in Mac OS) |
Cuts (deletes) text |
| Ctrl + [number] | Selects an option from the Options menu or from the Related menu |
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Alt + A Ctrl + Option + A (in Mac OS) |
Opens the Actions menu |
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Alt + R Ctrl + Option + R (in Mac OS) |
Opens the Related menu |
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Alt + O Ctrl + Option + O (in Mac OS) |
Opens the Options menu |
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Alt + T Ctrl + Option + T (in Mac OS) |
Opens the Tools menu |
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Ctrl + Q command + Q (in Mac OS) |
Opens the context menu |
| F1* | Displays the Help tool |
| F3* | Closes the application |
| F4* | Displays the browse dialog box |
| F5* | Refreshes the form |
| F6* | Enables text entry |
| F7* | Displays previous record |
| F8* | Displays next record |
| F9* | Opens Field Audit Trail |
| F10* | Displays next view for sorting order |
| F12* | Returns to the previous panel field |
| F13* | Displays the settings panel |
| t | Add today’s date to the keyboard focused date picker |
| Up/Down Arrow | Opens combo boxes and enables you to select from the list |
| Swipe Left | Simulates Next button |
| Swipe Right | Simulates Previous button |
(*) The keys on the top row of a Mac keyboard can be configured to behave as standard function keys. Select . On the Keyboard tab, select "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys."
Additional configuration must be done for F10 and F12. Select Keyboard Shortcuts tab and clear Application windows and Show Dashboard check boxes.