The tally voucher shortcut key list starts with six function keys shared by TallyPrime and Tally ERP 9, running from F4 to F9: Sales sits on F8, Purchase on F9, Receipt on F6, Payment on F5, Journal on F7 and Contra on F4. Together they cover most daily entries in any business.
Credit and debit notes, orders and inventory vouchers use Alt and Ctrl combinations, and several of these differ between the two versions. Both versions are listed side by side below, based on Tally's own documentation.
Quick facts
Accounting vouchers
F4 to F9Credit Note
Prime Alt + F6, ERP 9 Ctrl + F8Debit Note
Prime Alt + F5, ERP 9 Ctrl + F9Save voucher
Ctrl + AChange date
F2Enable more types
F11
Tally voucher shortcut key list: accounting vouchers
| Voucher | Use | TallyPrime | Tally ERP 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra | Cash deposit, withdrawal, bank transfers | F4 | F4 |
| Payment | Money paid out | F5 | F5 |
| Receipt | Money received | F6 | F6 |
| Journal | Adjustments, depreciation | F7 | F7 |
| Sales | Sales invoice | F8 | F8 |
| Purchase | Purchase bill | F9 | F9 |
| Credit Note | Sales return, discount | Alt + F6 | Ctrl + F8 |
| Debit Note | Purchase return | Alt + F5 | Ctrl + F9 |
| Reversing Journal | Temporary entries | Through voucher list | F10 |
| Memo | Entries not posted to books | Through voucher list | Ctrl + F10 |
Inventory and order vouchers
| Voucher | TallyPrime | Tally ERP 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Order | Ctrl + F8 | Order voucher screen |
| Purchase Order | Ctrl + F9 | Alt + F4 on the order screen |
| Delivery Note | Alt + F8 | Alt + F8 |
| Receipt Note | Alt + F9 | Alt + F9 |
| Stock Journal | Alt + F7 | Alt + F7 |
| Physical Stock | Ctrl + F7 | Alt + F10 |
| Rejection In | Ctrl + F6 | Ctrl + F6 |
| Rejection Out | Ctrl + F5 | Alt + F6 |
| Payroll | Ctrl + F4 | Ctrl + F1 screen |
If an order or stock voucher does not open, switch it on first in the F11 company features screen.
Payment, receipt and contra: which to use
Beginners often mix these up, especially in their first month of entries. Use F5 Payment when money leaves the business, such as paying rent or a supplier. Use F6 Receipt when money comes in from a customer. Use F4 Contra only for moves between your own cash and bank accounts, such as depositing cash into the bank. Getting this right keeps cash and bank books accurate.
Keys while inside a voucher
| Keys | Action |
|---|---|
| F2 | Change the date |
| Alt + C | Create a ledger or item on the fly |
| Ctrl + A | Save the voucher |
| Esc | Leave without saving (asks to confirm) |
| Alt + 2 | Duplicate a voucher from the Day Book |
| Ctrl + N | Calculator panel (TallyPrime) |
When a voucher key does not work
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Laptop F-keys change volume | Add Fn, or turn Fn lock on |
| Key opens a different voucher | You are on the other Tally version; check the table |
| Voucher type missing | Enable it in F11 features or the voucher type master |
| Order keys do nothing in ERP 9 | Open the order screen first with Ctrl + F2 |
More Tally guides
The sales entry is explained in sales voucher in Tally, returns in credit and debit note, and every function key in Tally F1 to F12. Version lists: TallyPrime and Tally ERP 9.
Frequently asked questions
What are the voucher shortcut keys in Tally?
The function keys F4 to F9 open the six main accounting vouchers; the table above shows which is which.