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lindak1119
Level 7
January 29, 2019
Question

Can you use enter key instead of tabs to move thru QB online ? If so how do you change it?

  • January 29, 2019
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    Morgan_B
    Morgan_BQuickBooks Team
    QuickBooks Team
    January 29, 2019

    Hi there, stayce887.

     

    Thank you for taking the time to visit the Community. I'd be happy to provide some information on your question regarding using the enter key to move through QB Online.

     

    When working in QB, you can tap the tab button to easily navigate through the system without having to constantly move the mouse. At this time there isn't a way to set the enter key as the navigation button.

     

    I can see how this could be beneficial to you and other users. I'll do my part and pass your suggestion along to the Product Development Team to let them know you'd like to have this ability.

     

    You can view feature releases and product updates at the QuickBooks Blog: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/blog/.

     

    Keep up the great work and please let me know if you have any other questions.

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      abcdaccountant
      February 27, 2019

      How can I activate the enter key for saving a transaction, rather than having to use the mouse to click save?

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      MaryGraceSModerator
      Moderator
      February 27, 2019

      Hi there, @abcdaccountant.

       

      Thank you for posting in the Community. Allow me to help share some additional input about activating the enter key for saving a transaction.

       

      Currently, the keyboard shortcut for saving transaction is to press Alt + S or Alt + Shift + S for Firefox and Chrome. As mentioned by my colleague MorganB, the option to set the enter key as the navigation or saving button isn't available. 

       

      I've also attached an article for additional reference about keyboard shortcuts: What are the keyboard shortcuts for QuickBooks Online?

       

      We value your willingness to help us improve our products. I'll make sure to let our developers know about your preferences by sending them a product suggestion. This way, they'll know what features should be added to make the program work better for you. 

       

      That should get you back on track. I'm just a post away if you should have any additional questions about QuickBooks Online. I'll be happy to help you out. Have a great rest of your week.

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      vlmc
      October 30, 2020

      Yes QB...PLEASE go back to using the 'enter' key on the 'adding machine' (rite side of the keyboard)  like an enter key!  We use the 'numbers keyboard' like an adding machine when entering deposits, etc and it makes it MUCH EASIER & FASTER, vs using the tab key!  At this time, you hit the enter key, it takes you to a new page....not good...slows us down.  Thank You...fingers crossed.

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        mimidawnn
        January 29, 2021

        I, too, would like to be able to use the enter key instead of tab to move from field to field in QB onlne. I have been using SAGE accounting for 23 years and have changed to QB and so used to using the enter key because it is much more conveniently located on the keyboard. 

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        ThtBlondeGurl
        July 1, 2021

        For QBs Desktop, this is the article that helped me. I was surprised at how DIFFICULT it was to locate this simple information. I hope it helps for online as well - I have copied the info from the article just in case it becomes unavailable as well as uploaded their screenshot.

        https://support.businessasap.com/article/653-use-the-enter-key-in-quickbooks-to-move-between-fields

         

        "Use the enter key in QuickBooks to move between fields

        Question: Is there somewhere on my settings that I can select the enter key in QuickBooks to move on just using my keypad. I have to use my mouse and click on save or close?

        Answer: Yes, while working in your QB file, from the top menu bar click Edit>Preferences>General tab>My Preferences and checking the box for Pressing Enter moves between fields."

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        clalumia
        October 27, 2021

        Has anything been done to allow moving through fields with the enter key rather than tab?  I just migrated over to online from desktop and it takes so much longer to enter invoices using Tab. I don't like the online version at all :-(

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          Heather0821
          February 1, 2022

          February 2022 and it's STILL an issue. My biggest complaint with moving from desktop to online. I need the Enter button.

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            heatherbird
            February 3, 2022

            I also have the same issue. It's a real pain and slows process !

              Jen_D
              Jen_D
              Level 8
              February 3, 2022

              Thanks for reaching out to us and sharing your observation about the menus in QuickBooks, @heatherbird.

               

              We recognize the need to be able to have additional navigation preferences for our program.

               

              Unfortunately, this feature you're looking for is still unavailable at the moment. I want you to know that the changes in the program is released based on certain several factors. We're unable to provide the turnaround time on when new features are released in QuickBooks, since this is handled by the Developers Team.

               

              Please know that you can share your suggestion within the program through sending a product feedback. Follow the steps below in a web browser:

               

              1. Click the Gear icon and choose Feedback.
              2. Enter your suggestion for our engineers on the Feedback box.
              3. Once done, press Next to send it.

               

              All our program features and enhancements are launched and created with you in mind. To be updated with the recent and upcoming changes for QuickBooks products, visit these sites:

               

               

              If you have any questions or need further help with QuickBooks, feel free to visit us anytime. You can also mention my name on your posts and I'll be more than happy to help. Have a nice day!

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