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
In the Appointment Book
Click on a day (to ensure that it is the focus window)
Press
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and hold down, then press
The Edit Appointment dialog box should display
Continue to create the appointment as usual
Appointment Book Hotkeys
Ctrl + n
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Creates a new appointment
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Ctrl + d
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Deletes the selected appointment
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Ctrl + g
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Go to date
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Ctrl + s
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Saves the consultation & client record
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Ctrl +1
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Jumps ahead one week from the date selected
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Ctrl + 2
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Jumps ahead two weeks from the date selected
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Ctrl + 3
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Jumps ahead three weeks from the date selected
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Ctrl + 4
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Jumps ahead four weeks from the date selected
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Ctrl + 5
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Jumps ahead five weeks from the date selected
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Ctrl + 6
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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
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Ctrl +
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Increase the timeslots that display within an hour (use the numeric keypad + button)
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Ctrl -
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Decrease the timeslots that display within an hour (use the numeric keypad - button)
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Application-wide Hotkeys
Ctrl + F
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Opens the Find Client search from anywhere within Bp Allied
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Ctrl + Del
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Reset a dropdown list to 'nothing'
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F4
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Opens a dropdown list
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Tab
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Moves between fields
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Space bar
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Ticks or unticks a Tickbox
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Alt + F4
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Closes a window (without saving)
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