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Hotkeys and Shortcuts

Some of the common keyboard keys used throughout EPASS. Some use just one key, while others use a combination of keys.

KeysDescription
ENTERThis is the default button in EPASS. Pressing ENTER typically accepts things, or is the same as clicking on the OK button. Anywhere in EPASS that you see a button outlined in black, it is the 'default' button on pressing ENTER is the same as clicking on that button. img This is a default button. img This is a regular button.
ESCThis is the cancel button in EPASS. Pressing ESC typically cancels things, or is the same as clicking on the Cancel button or on the red X button in the top right corner of most screens.
SPACEBARIf you currently have a checkbox selected, or are in a list with checkboxes, the SPACEBAR button is the same as clicking the checkbox. You press it multiple times to check/uncheck the box.
TABMoves from field to field in all screens in EPASS, and most other Windows applications.
SHIFT + TABMoves backwards from field to field in EPASS, and most other Windows applications.
ALT + 'Underlined Letter'Pressing ALT + the underlined letter in a button's name is the same as clicking that button.imgFor example, pressing ALT + X activates the Exit button.
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If you have multiple windows open in EPASS, this shortcut only works on the window that is currently active.

CTRL + TABIf you have multiple screens open in EPASS, CTRL + TAB will toggle between screens.
ALT + TABIf you have multiple programs open in Windows, ALT + TAB will toggle between programs.
F2F2 is used very frequently throughout EPASS. Anywhere you see a small button inside a field, F2 is the same as clicking on that button. Your cursor needs to be in that field for it to work.
F3F3 can be used on any popup/drop-down field anywhere in EPASS. Pressing F3 enables you to filter the drop-down by description. On the invoice header, F3 will also open the customer history screen, but only if you are not on a popup/drop-down field.
F5Order Only. Accessible when a PO is displayed.
F6Receive Only. Accessible when a PO is displayed.
F7Cost PO. Accessible when a PO is displayed.
CTRL + F1Opens the Sign-In screen.
CTRL+ F12Opens the Sign-Out screen.
SHIFT + F8Toggles displaying cost.
SHIFT + F9Toggles displaying list.
SHIFT + Right ClickIn the routing screen, SHIFT + right click in one of the lists will allow you to reset the column widths and positions.
ALT + ESCMinimize an application.
F5Order only
F6Receive only
F7Cost only
ALT + F4Close an application, or shut down Windows if there are no applications open.
Updated

January 15, 2024

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