Shortcut (Hot) Keys

Shortcut keys (or Hot keys) allow common functions to be carried out using the keyboard rather than the mouse. They are a particular combination of keys that have been programmed to carry out a particular function in an application. Shortcut keys require the pressing of the designated keys at the same time. Often they use Ctrl, Shift or Alt in combination with a letter or number. For example, many applications use Ctrl + S to Save or Ctrl + P to print. They are quick to use so they save you time.

How to use a shortcut key to create a New Appointment

1. In the Appointment Book, click on a day (to ensure that it is the focus window).
2. Press and hold down, then press .
3. The Edit Appointment dialogue box should display.
4. Continue to create the appointment as usual.

Appointment Book hot keys

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + n	Creates a new appointment
Ctrl + d	Deletes the selected appointment
Ctrl + g	Go to date
Ctrl + s	Saves the consultation and client record
Ctrl +1	Jumps ahead one week from the date selected
Ctrl + 2	Jumps ahead two weeks from the date selected
Ctrl + 3	Jumps ahead three weeks from the date selected
Ctrl + 4	Jumps ahead four weeks from the date selected
Ctrl + 5	Jumps ahead five weeks from the date selected
Ctrl + 6	Jumps ahead six weeks from the date selected Note: the date jump keys can be used together, for example,Ctrl + 6 followed by Ctrl + 2 will jump ahead 8 weeks.
Ctrl +	Increase the timeslots that display within an hour (use the numeric keypad + button)
Ctrl -	Decrease the timeslots that display within an hour (use the numeric keypad - button)

Application-wide hot keys

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + F	Opens the Find a Client search from anywhere within Bp Allied
Ctrl + Del	Reset a drop-down list to 'nothing'
F4	Opens a drop-down list
Tab	Moves between fields
Space bar	Ticks or unticks a Tickbox
Alt + F4	Closes a window (without saving)