Keyboard & App Shortcuts
VauPrime uses a layered shortcut system. The active screen can own an action first, while the global shortcut service provides navigation and fallback behavior when no local action is registered.
Updated 24 Aug 2026
Fastest help
Ctrl + /
Built-in shortcut guide
Global search
Ctrl + F
Search across VauPrime
Transactions
Ctrl + F1–F7
Direct management navigation
Behavior
Override → fallback
Active screen gets first priority
Shortcut overview
The most useful VauPrime shortcuts and the important distinction between in-app keyboard commands and platform launcher shortcuts.
Open Shortcut Guide
Open Global Search
Back or close top screen
Open Calculator
Switch Financial Year
Toggle Theme
Ctrl + S means Stock Status
The current central shortcut service maps Ctrl + S to Stock Status. Save is commonly exposed through a screen-level F2 action instead.
How VauPrime resolves shortcuts
Function keys can change behavior by screen because individual screens can register their own actions with the central shortcut manager.
Active screen
If the screen registered the action, that callback runs first.
Global fallback
F1, F2 and F3 can open default management screens when there is no local handler.
Navigation fallback
Global utilities and Back can use the root navigator when no local handler takes ownership.
Function keys and screen overrides
The complete central function-key behavior, including context-sensitive actions and global fallbacks.
| Shortcut | Action | Behavior | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Add / Account Management | The active screen can use F1 for its own Add action. If it does not, VauPrime opens Account Management. | Screen override + fallback |
| F2 | Save / Group Account Management | The active screen can register Save or Submit on F2. If it does not, VauPrime opens Group Account Management. | Screen override + fallback |
| F3 | Edit / Product Management | The active screen can use F3 for Edit. If it does not, VauPrime opens Product Management. | Screen override + fallback |
| F5 | Refresh | Refreshes the active screen when that screen has registered a Refresh action. | Context-sensitive |
| F6 | Runs Print when the active screen supports and registers a Print action. | Context-sensitive | |
| F7 | Search | Runs the active screen search action when available. Use Ctrl + F for app-wide search. | Context-sensitive |
| F8 | Delete | Runs Delete only when the active screen has registered a Delete action. | Context-sensitive |
| F9 | Hide | Runs Hide only when the active screen has registered a Hide action. | Context-sensitive |
| F10 | Calculator | Opens the VauPrime calculator when no more specific screen behavior takes ownership. | Global |
| F11 | Financial Year Switcher | Opens the financial-year switcher dialog. | Global |
| Up / Down | Selection movement | Screens can register keyboard row or selection movement for the Up and Down arrow keys. | Context-sensitive |
| Ctrl + Tab | Next tab | Moves to the next tab when the active screen registers tab switching. | Tab screens |
Global tools and system shortcuts
Search, ledger access, financial years, company switching, clipboard tools, layout controls, theme, help, and application navigation.
| Shortcut | Action | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Ctrl + F | Global Search | Open the app-wide VauPrime search dialog. |
| Ctrl + L | Account Ledger | Open account selection and choose an account for ledger viewing. |
| Ctrl + Shift + L | Account Ledger List | Open the Account Ledger List screen. |
| Ctrl + F11 | Financial Year Management | Open the complete Financial Year Management screen. |
| Alt + C | Company Switcher | Open the organization or company switcher. |
| Ctrl + Shift + C | Clipboard History | Open the VauPrime clipboard history dialog. |
| Ctrl + Shift + G | Structure Selector | Open the VauPrime structure or layout selector. |
| Ctrl + T | Toggle Theme | Switch between light and dark appearance. |
| Ctrl + / | Shortcut Keys Guide | Open the built-in VauPrime Shortcut Keys Guide. |
| Esc | Back / Close | Run a screen-specific Back action first; otherwise close the top screen when possible. |
| Alt + F4 | Close VauPrime | Close the VauPrime desktop application from the root application layer. |
Mouse back and forward shortcuts
The shortcut service also supports extra mouse buttons on compatible desktop mice.
Back or close
Runs a local Back action first. Otherwise VauPrime tries to close the current top screen.
Next tab
Invokes Next Tab when the current screen supports tab switching.
Global search
Holding the Forward mouse button for about 550 ms opens Global Search.
Android app-icon shortcuts
Android provides organization-aware quick actions that are separate from keyboard shortcuts.
How to open them
On a supported Android version and launcher, long-press the VauPrime app icon. The published shortcut labels can include the selected organization name.
| Quick action | How to use | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Add Sales | Long-press the VauPrime app icon and choose Add Sales. | Opens Sales Management for the current organization after the app is ready. |
| Add Payment | Long-press the VauPrime app icon and choose Add Payment. | Opens Payment Management for the current organization after the app is ready. |
| Balance Sheet | Long-press the VauPrime app icon and choose Balance Sheet. | On Android, opens the Android Balance Sheet experience for the current organization. |
Windows desktop shortcut
The Windows Desktop Shortcut Service creates a normal VauPrime launcher file. It is different from an in-app keyboard shortcut.
VauPrime.lnk
The helper finds the installed VauPrime Start Menu app and creates or replaces a VauPrime shortcut on the Windows desktop.
Not a keyboard hotkey
Double-click the desktop shortcut to launch VauPrime. In-app keyboard shortcuts are handled separately after VauPrime opens.
Where shortcut behavior comes from
The source of truth is spread across the user guide, central shortcut service, active screens, root application, and platform-specific shortcut services.
Why the old web list was replaced
The previous page contained combinations that are not present in the current central shortcut registry. This page now follows current implementation behavior and distinguishes global shortcuts from context-sensitive actions.
Troubleshooting shortcuts
Common reasons why a key can behave differently, appear inactive, or be intercepted by the device.
F1–F12 changes volume or brightness
Some laptops use function keys for hardware controls. Try the Fn key with the shortcut or change the device function-key mode.
F2 changes by screen
This is expected when a screen registers Save. The local action runs before the global Group Account Management fallback.
F5–F9 appears inactive
Refresh, Print, Search, Delete, and Hide are context-sensitive. The current screen must register the corresponding action.
Ctrl + Tab appears inactive
The current screen must support and register Next Tab.
Direct navigation has no company context
Select an organization first before opening organization-level transaction, stock, or finance screens.
A shortcut stops while editing
An editor or dialog can temporarily own keyboard focus so global shortcuts do not interfere with data entry.
Android quick actions are missing
Dynamic app shortcuts require compatible Android and launcher support and are refreshed around the selected organization.
Need the current in-app list
Press Ctrl + / to open the VauPrime Shortcut Keys Guide.
Retired web-only entries removed
Alt + L, Alt + T, Alt + R, Alt + A, Alt + M, Alt + D, Alt + P, Alt + E, Ctrl + Z, Ctrl + P, and Alt + Q are not listed as active global shortcuts by the current central shortcut registry, so they are no longer presented as supported global commands here.
Continue with related guides
Learn the screens reached by the most common VauPrime shortcuts.