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
In the Appointment Book
Click on a day (to ensure that it is the focus window)
Press 
and hold down, then press 
and hold down, then press The Edit Appointment dialog box should display
Continue to create the appointment as usual
Appointment Book Hotkeys
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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
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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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