Common Keyboard Shortcuts in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011
Posted by Matt Green on Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Learning keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 may take some time to learn, but will eventually save you time once they become a part of your routine. Here is a list of 15 keyboard shortcuts I compiled designed specifically to help you navigate Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.
*Please note that these shortcut keys are based on the US keyboard layout.

Action
|
Type
|
| CRM 2011 - Form Shortcuts |
| Save |
Ctrl+S or Shift+F12 |
| Save and Close |
Alt+S |
| Close - Cancel edits and close |
Esc |
| Save and New – Save and open a new form |
Ctrl+Shift+S |
| Delete the record |
Ctrl+D |
| Move forward through fields |
Tab |
| Move backward through fields |
Shift+Tab |
| CRM 2011 - Dialog Shortcuts |
| Move to the next option or option group |
Tab |
| Move to the previous option or option group |
Shift+Tab |
| Complete the command for the active option or button |
Enter |
| Move between options in an open list, or between options in a group of options |
Arrow keys |
| Cancel a command, or close a selected list or dialog box |
Esc |
| CRM 2011 - Other General Shortcuts |
| Select all records on the current page |
Ctrl+A |
| Select multiple rows in a list sequentially |
Shift+Up Arrow or Shift+Down Arrow |
| Select multiple rows in a list non-sequentially |
Tab to the check box and Spacebar |
These shortcuts may be tough to learn all at one time, so take it slow and learn 1 or 2 each day until they become habit. Also see our previous post on the Microsoft Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts.
Did you find these shortcuts useful? What are your favorite keyboards shortcuts?