Keyboard Shortcuts

EMC supports standard keyboard shortcuts that are used in Microsoft Windows operating systems. Additionally, EMC offers shortcuts to perform tasks that are specific to the application. The following table describes keyboard shortcuts for use with EMC.

Table 2-2 General Keystrokes

Keyboard Shortcut	Result
Tab	Navigates to the next focusable field or element from top to bottom and left to right.
Down Arrow	Varies based on context: When moving through the location hierarchy in the Home Page, moves one item downward through the list. In a table, moves to the next row. When the focus is on a drop-down list, moves to the next item in the list.
Up Arrow	Varies based on context: When moving through the location hierarchy in the Home Page, moves one item upwards through the list. In a table, moves to the previous row. When the focus is on a drop-down list, moves to the previous item in the list.
Right Arrow	Varies based on context: In a table, navigates to the next column on the right. When moving through the location hierarchy in the Home Page, expands the location to show the properties or revenue centers beneath.
Left Arrow	Varies based on context: In a table, navigates to the next column on the left. When moving through the location hierarchy in the Home Page, collapses the list and sets the focus on the parent location.
Delete	Deletes the record selected.
Enter	Triggers the activity, when the focus is on a link or a button.
Insert	Adds a new record.
Alt+E	Accesses the Edit menu on the toolbar.
Alt+F	Accesses the File menu on the toolbar.
Alt+H	Access the Help menu on the toolbar.
Alt+V	Accesses the (Table or Form) view menu (where applicable) on the toolbar.
Ctrl+C	In Table view, copies the record or records that are selected.
Ctrl+F	Opens the Find dialog which allows you to search for records by entering a search criteria.
Crtl+G	Opens the Go to Record dialog which allows you to go to a record by entering the record's object number.
Ctrl+H	In the Home page, moves focus to the location hierarchy.
Ctrl+K	Closes all open modules, including the Home Page, and disconnects the user from the EMC.
Ctrl+O	Opens the EMC Login page when disconnected from the EMC.
Ctrl+P	Print records while in Table view.
Ctrl+Q	Closes the module that is active.
Ctrl+S	Saves the changes.
Crtl+T	Varies based on context: In the Home page, moves focus to the main tabs. In Table view, shows or hides the record filters.
Ctrl+V	In Table view, pastes the copied records.
Shift+F10	In Table view, opens the right-click menu when the focus is on a record.
F3/F4	In Table view, allows copy and paste of fields. F3 copies the content in the cell and moves to the cell in the next row. F4 pastes the contents and moves to cell in the next row. This allows you to continually press F4 (or hold it down) and paste the same information to multiple cells in the same column.
F8	Opens the EMC Record Translation dialog.