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Tally ERP 9 Shortcut Keys

TallyTally ERP 9F-keys and vouchersChecked 2 Nov 2026

Sales voucher

F8

Credit Note

CtrlF8

Close company

AltF1

Export

AltE

These tally erp 9 shortcut keys are taken from Tally's own help documentation for Tally ERP 9. The voucher keys are the ones used most: F4 Contra, F5 Payment, F6 Receipt, F7 Journal, F8 Sales and F9 Purchase, with Ctrl + F8 for Credit Note and Ctrl + F9 for Debit Note.

Several of these changed in TallyPrime, including the note vouchers and company keys. If your screen has a menu bar along the top, you are on TallyPrime; use the Tally Prime shortcut keys list instead.

Quick facts

  • Vouchers

    F4 to F9

  • Credit and debit note

    Ctrl + F8, Ctrl + F9

  • Select company

    F1

  • Close company

    Alt + F1

  • Date and period

    F2, Alt + F2

  • Export

    Alt + E

Tally ERP 9 shortcut keys: function keys

F1 to F12
KeyUse
F1Select a company (Gateway); accounting vouchers from an inventory voucher
F2Change date
F3Pick from loaded companies
F4Contra
F5Payment
F6Receipt
F7Journal
F8Sales
F9Purchase
F10Reversing Journal
F11Company features
F12Configure

Alt and Ctrl function keys in Tally ERP 9

Combinations
KeysUse
Alt + F1Close the company (Gateway); switch to inventory vouchers
Alt + F2Change report period
Alt + F3Company Info
Alt + F6Rejections Out
Alt + F7Stock Journal
Alt + F8Delivery Note
Alt + F9Receipt Note
Alt + F10Physical Stock
Ctrl + F1Payroll voucher screen
Ctrl + F2Order voucher screen
Ctrl + F6Rejections In
Ctrl + F7Indent
Ctrl + F8Credit Note
Ctrl + F9Debit Note
Ctrl + F10Memo voucher

Purchase Order is opened from the order voucher screen with Alt + F4. Some vouchers appear only after you enable them in F11 features.

Shortcut keys in Tally ERP 9 for daily work

Other common keys
KeysUse
Alt + CCreate a ledger or item while in a voucher
Ctrl + AAccept and save
Alt + EExport a report
Alt + PPrint
Alt + 2Duplicate a voucher in a report
Alt + DDelete a voucher or master
EscGo back or cancel
Keep a printed copy of these tables near the computer for the first two weeks. Most people only need the voucher keys and Ctrl + A after that.

Tally ERP 9 versus TallyPrime keys

Keys that changed
TaskERP 9TallyPrime
Credit NoteCtrl + F8Alt + F6
Debit NoteCtrl + F9Alt + F5
Select another companyF1Alt + F3
Sales OrderFrom order screenCtrl + F8
ExportAlt + EAlt + E menu, Ctrl + E current

Both versions share F4 to F9 for the main vouchers, F2 for date and F11, F12 for settings. Details on the note change are in credit and debit note shortcut.

When an ERP 9 key does not respond

Problems and fixes
ProblemFix
F-keys change volumePress Fn too, or turn on Fn lock
Key opens the wrong voucherCheck whether you are in the accounting or inventory voucher screen
Order vouchers missingEnable them in F11 features
Key from a list does nothingThe list may be for TallyPrime; compare with the table above
An accounts trainee in a firm still running Tally ERP 9 passes receipts with F6, payments with F5, and checks the day's work in the Day Book before closing the company with Alt + F1.

More Tally guides

Exporting reports is covered in export to Excel in Tally, the calculator in Tally calculator, and every Tally page on this site is listed under Tally shortcut keys.

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

Frequently asked questions

What are the Tally ERP 9 shortcut keys for vouchers?

F4 Contra, F5 Payment, F6 Receipt, F7 Journal, F8 Sales, F9 Purchase.

Which key opens a Credit Note in ERP 9?
Ctrl + F8 from the accounting voucher screen.
How do I close a company in Tally ERP 9?

Press Alt + F1 at Gateway of Tally.

What does F10 do in Tally ERP 9?

It opens the Reversing Journal from the accounting voucher screen.

Are Tally ERP 9 and TallyPrime shortcut keys the same?

The main voucher keys are, but notes, orders and company keys changed.

Which key exports a report from Tally ERP 9?
Alt + E, pressed while the report is on screen.