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Sometimes bookkeeping can feel time consuming and monotonous. If you want to cut out some unnecessary clicks, try memorizing a handful of helpful keyboard shortcuts! You won’t even need to lift your fingers from the keyboard. However, make sure you are using the correct shortcut or else you could be making a bigger mess for yourself. Use our handy guide below to reference as you work on your bookkeeping. 

DATE SHORTCUTS

Next Day = + (plus key)

Previous Day: = - (minus key)

Today = T

First day of the week = W

Last day of the week = K

First day of the month = M

Last day of the month = H

First day of the y

If you’re new to QuickBooks Online, you may not know of these quick shortcuts that make the user experience a breeze! If you prefer keyboard shortcuts versus clicking with the mouse, then you’ve come to the right place. You can save precious seconds by utilizing these quick and easy shortcuts to help you maneuver QuickBooks Online. We recommend printing this out and using it as a reference until you have the shortcuts memorized. Happy bookkeeping!

Open the Check window

Ctrl+Alt+W

Open the Expense window

Ctrl+Alt+X

Open the Estimate window

Ctrl+Alt+E

Open the Invoice Transac