access-logo-feature-image

Commonly Used Microsoft Access Shortcuts

Who doesn’t like a good shortcut? You know, saving time and keystrokes? Nobody, that’s who!

Follow the steps below:

  • Alt + H Opens the Home tab
  • Alt +Q + Enter search word opens the Tell Me box on your Ribbon
  • Shift + F10 will display the shortcut menu for the selected item
  • F6 moves the focus to a different pane of your window
  • Ctrl + O or Ctrl + F12 opens an existing database
  • F11 shows or hides the navigation pane
  • F4 Shows or hides a property sheet
  • F12 Switches between Edit mode (with insertion point displayed) and Navigation mode in the Datasheet or Design view
  • F5 switches from Design view to Form view
  • CTRL + P opens the print dialog box for data sheets, forms, and reports
  • CTRL + Z zooms in or out on a part of your page
  • F1 opens the Help window
  • Alt + F4 exits Access

These are by no means all of the shortcuts but definitely enough to make you happy!

Exit mobile version

WHY NOT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER?

Get great content like this delivered to your inbox!

It's free, convenient, and delivered right to your inbox! We do not spam and we will not share your address. Period!