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TallyTallyPrime and ERP 9Quick sumsChecked 2 Nov 2026

TallyPrime panel

CtrlN

From an Amount field

AltC

Tally ERP 9

CtrlN

Ctrl + M returns to the main screen

The tally calculator shortcut key is Ctrl + N. In TallyPrime it opens or hides the calculator panel at the bottom of the screen, so you can work out a total without leaving Tally. Type the sum, such as 1250*18/100, and press Enter to see the answer. Brackets work too, for example (4500+3200)*2, so you can group parts of a longer sum.

Inside an Amount field of a voucher, Alt + C opens a small calculation so the result goes straight into the field. Tally ERP 9 also uses Ctrl + N for its calculator area.

Quick facts

  • Open or hide calculator

    Ctrl + N

  • Calculate in an Amount field

    Alt + C

  • Get the answer

    Enter

  • Operators

    + - * /

  • ERP 9 back to main area

    Ctrl + M

  • Windows Calculator

    Win + R, calc

Tally calculator shortcut key in each version

Calculator keys
TaskTallyPrimeTally ERP 9
Open the calculatorCtrl + NCtrl + N
Hide it or return to workCtrl + NCtrl + M
Calculate in an Amount fieldAlt + CType the expression in the field

The TallyPrime keys come from Tally's own shortcut list. The ERP 9 calculator sits in a box at the bottom of the Gateway screen. In both versions the calculator remembers your last result, so you can continue a long sum step by step without retyping earlier totals.

How to use the calculator in TallyPrime

  1. Press Ctrl + N. The calculator panel opens at the bottom.
  2. Type the calculation with the number keys and + - * /, for example 4500+3200-750.
  3. Press Enter. The result appears.
  4. Press Ctrl + N again to hide the panel and go back to your voucher.
Use * for multiply and / for divide. The x key and the division sign are not understood.

Calculate inside a voucher amount

While entering a voucher, move to the Amount field and press Alt + C. Type the calculation, such as 120*45, and press Enter; the result fills the field. This avoids typing errors when copying a number from the calculator by hand, which is the most common source of wrong entries in daily bookkeeping. It is especially handy for freight, labour or petty cash vouchers where several small amounts make up one entry, and for splitting one bill across departments.

Common business calculations

Examples you can type
NeedType
18 percent tax on 25002500*18/100
Total of four bills1200+850+430+2675
Price per unit13500/45
Discount of 5 percent8000*5/100

For more complex work, the Windows Calculator opens with Win + R and calc; see the calculator shortcut key guide.

When the Tally calculator does not open

Problems and fixes
ProblemFix
Ctrl + N does nothingClick inside Tally first so it has focus
Result goes nowhereUse Alt + C in the Amount field to fill it
Wrong answerCheck that you used * and / for multiply and divide
Cannot get back to the voucherPress Ctrl + N again, or Ctrl + M in ERP 9
A billing clerk needs the total of six small delivery charges for a journal entry. She presses Alt + C in the Amount field, types them with plus signs, presses Enter, and the correct total lands in the voucher.

More Tally keys

All TallyPrime keys are on Tally Prime shortcut keys, voucher keys on Tally voucher shortcut keys, and every Tally guide is gathered under Tally shortcut keys.

This site is not affiliated with Tally Solutions or Microsoft; this is an independent explanation.

Frequently asked questions

Which key opens the calculator inside Tally?
Ctrl + N, in both versions.
What is the Tally Prime calculator shortcut key?
Ctrl + N to open or hide the panel, or Alt + C in an Amount field.
How do I return from the calculator in Tally ERP 9?

Press Ctrl + M.

How do I multiply in the Tally calculator?

Use the * key, for example 120*45.

Can the calculator result go into a voucher?

Yes, use Alt + C in the Amount field.

Is there a percentage key?

Type it as a calculation, for example 2500*18/100.