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MICROSOFT ACCESSKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 361234567890QWCtrlClose Ac…ERTYUIOCtrlOpen an …PCtrlPrintASCtrlSave a D…DFCtrlFindGCtrlDisplay …HAltGo to Ho…JKLZCtrlUndo Typ…XCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlOpen a N…MMORE SHORTCUTSShow or Hide …F11Next / Previo…TabAdd a New Rec…Ctrl+Save Changes …ShiftEnterSwitch Edit /…F2Delete Curren…CtrlUndo Changes …EscOpen / Close …F4Move Focus Be…F6Next Database…CtrlF6First Field i…HOMELast Field in…ENDFirst Field o…CtrlHOMELast Field of…CtrlENDSelect Curren…CtrlSpaceRequery / Ref…F5Find NextShiftF4Save As DialogF12Exit AccessAltF4Activate Ribb…AltPrevious Data…CtrlShiftF6Insert Curren…Ctrl;Insert Curren…CtrlShift;Show / Hide F…AltF8shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS · WINDOWS
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EDITINGCopyCtrlCCutCtrlXPasteCtrlVUndo TypingCtrlZSwitch Edit / Naviga…F2FindCtrlFUndo Changes in Fiel…EscFind NextShiftF4DESIGNOpen / Close Propert…F4Show / Hide Field Li…AltF8Display Immediate Wi…CtrlGNAVIGATIONShow or Hide Navigat…F11Move Focus Between P…F6Next Database WindowCtrlF6Activate Ribbon KeyT…AltGo to Home TabAltHPrevious Database Wi…CtrlShiftF6DATASHEETNext / Previous FieldTabFirst Field in RecordHOMELast Field in RecordENDFirst Field of First…CtrlHOMELast Field of Last R…CtrlENDSelect Current ColumnCtrlSpaceDATABASESave a Database Obje…CtrlSOpen a New DatabaseCtrlNOpen an Existing Dat…CtrlOPrintCtrlPSave As DialogF12Close Active Databas…CtrlWExit AccessAltF4RECORDSAdd a New RecordCtrl+Save Changes to Reco…ShiftEnterDelete Current RecordCtrlRequery / RefreshF5Insert Current DateCtrl;Insert Current TimeCtrlShift;Microsoft AccessKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 36BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS · WINDOWS
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EDITING08CopyCtrlCCutCtrlXPasteCtrlVUndo TypingCtrlZSwitch Edit / Navigation ModeF2FindCtrlFUndo Changes in Field / RecordEscFind NextShiftF4DATASHEET06Next / Previous FieldTabFirst Field in RecordHOMELast Field in RecordENDFirst Field of First RecordCtrlHOMELast Field of Last RecordCtrlENDSelect Current ColumnCtrlSpaceDESIGN03Open / Close Property SheetF4Show / Hide Field ListAltF8Display Immediate Window (VBA)CtrlGDATABASE07Save a Database ObjectCtrlSOpen a New DatabaseCtrlNOpen an Existing DatabaseCtrlOPrintCtrlPSave As DialogF12Close Active Database WindowCtrlWExit AccessAltF4NAVIGATION06Show or Hide Navigation PaneF11Move Focus Between PanesF6Next Database WindowCtrlF6Activate Ribbon KeyTipsAltGo to Home TabAltHPrevious Database WindowCtrlShiftF6RECORDS06Add a New RecordCtrl+Save Changes to RecordShiftEnterDelete Current RecordCtrlRequery / RefreshF5Insert Current DateCtrl;Insert Current TimeCtrlShift;Microsoft AccessKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 36BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS · WINDOWS

Windows edition · 36 shortcuts

Microsoft Access Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Microsoft Access shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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A printable Microsoft Access shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.

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MICROSOFT ACCESSKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 361234567890QWCtrlClose Ac…ERTYUIOCtrlOpen an …PCtrlPrintASCtrlSave a D…DFCtrlFindGCtrlDisplay …HAltGo to Ho…JKLZCtrlUndo Typ…XCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlOpen a N…MMORE SHORTCUTSShow or Hide …F11Next / Previo…TabAdd a New Rec…Ctrl+Save Changes …ShiftEnterSwitch Edit /…F2Delete Curren…CtrlUndo Changes …EscOpen / Close …F4Move Focus Be…F6Next Database…CtrlF6First Field i…HOMELast Field in…ENDFirst Field o…CtrlHOMELast Field of…CtrlENDSelect Curren…CtrlSpaceRequery / Ref…F5Find NextShiftF4Save As DialogF12Exit AccessAltF4Activate Ribb…AltPrevious Data…CtrlShiftF6Insert Curren…Ctrl;Insert Curren…CtrlShift;Show / Hide F…AltF8shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS · WINDOWS

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All Microsoft Access keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

The complete list of 36 Microsoft Access keyboard shortcuts for Windows, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.

Editing 8

Action Shortcut
Copy CtrlC
Cut CtrlX
Paste CtrlV
Undo Typing CtrlZ
Switch Edit / Navigation Mode F2
Find CtrlF
Undo Changes in Field / Record Esc
Find Next ShiftF4

Database 7

Action Shortcut
Save a Database Object CtrlS
Open a New Database CtrlN
Open an Existing Database CtrlO
Print CtrlP
Save As Dialog F12
Close Active Database Window CtrlW
Exit Access AltF4

Navigation 6

Action Shortcut
Show or Hide Navigation Pane F11
Move Focus Between Panes F6
Next Database Window CtrlF6
Activate Ribbon KeyTips Alt
Go to Home Tab AltH
Previous Database Window CtrlShiftF6

Datasheet 6

Action Shortcut
Next / Previous Field Tab
First Field in Record HOME
Last Field in Record END
First Field of First Record CtrlHOME
Last Field of Last Record CtrlEND
Select Current Column CtrlSpace

Records 6

Action Shortcut
Add a New Record Ctrl+
Save Changes to Record ShiftEnter
Delete Current Record Ctrl
Requery / Refresh F5
Insert Current Date Ctrl;
Insert Current Time CtrlShift;

Design 3

Action Shortcut
Open / Close Property Sheet F4
Show / Hide Field List AltF8
Display Immediate Window (VBA) CtrlG

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Microsoft Access shortcut?
Microsoft Access has 36 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official Microsoft Access product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft Access. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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