08Reference
Keyboard shortcuts
Ctrl on Windows, Command on macOS, unless noted otherwise.
Navigation and search
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+P | Universal command palette |
| Ctrl/Cmd+F | Open Find Transactions |
| Ctrl/Cmd+I | Create a new invoice |
| Ctrl/Cmd+B | Enter a new vendor bill |
| Ctrl/Cmd+E | Record a new expense |
| Ctrl/Cmd+D | Record a new bank deposit |
| Ctrl/Cmd+T | Transfer funds between accounts |
| Ctrl/Cmd+R | Open Report Center |
| Ctrl/Cmd+A | Open Chart of Accounts |
| Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+N | Quick Add |
| Ctrl/Cmd+P | Print the active browser/report view when supported |
Standard editing
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl/Cmd+Z | Undo text editing |
| Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+Z | Redo on macOS |
| Ctrl+Y | Redo on Windows |
| Ctrl/Cmd+X / C / V | Cut / copy / paste text |
| Ctrl/Cmd+A | Select all text or rows, where supported |
Searchable lists
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Up / Down Arrow | Move through available choices |
| Enter | Choose the highlighted option |
| Escape | Close the dropdown |
| Backspace / Delete | Clear a selection when the field is focused |
| Type letters or account code | Filter available choices |
Internal windows
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Drag title bar | Move the window |
| Double-click title bar | Maximize or restore |
| Drag any edge | Resize from that side |
| Drag any corner | Resize width and height together |
| Minimize button | Move the window to the internal taskbar |
| Maximize button | Fill the LedgerDesk workspace |
| Close button | Close that form only |
| Escape | Close only the active internal window |
| File → Exit | Close LedgerDesk completely |
A company file cannot be opened in two LedgerDesk processes at the same time. Use Users & Security to change passwords, reset users, and manage roles — and the company recovery key only when a user password is forgotten.