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MICROSOFT ACCESSKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 36 ESSENTIAL1234567890QWCtrlClose ac…ERTYUIOCtrlOpen exi…PCtrlOpen Pri…ACtrlSelect a…SCtrlSave dat…DFCtrlOpen Fin…GHJKLZCtrlUndo typ…XCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlNew blan…MMORE SHORTCUTSMove to next …TabAdd new recordCtrl+Show or hide …F11Move to previ…ShiftTabMove to curre…DOWNMove to curre…UPDelete curren…Ctrl−Save changes …ShiftEnterInsert curren…Ctrl;Switch betwee…F2Move focus to…F6Show or hide …F4Move to first…CtrlHOMEMove to last …CtrlENDInsert value …Ctrl'Insert new li…CtrlEnterUndo changes …EscSwitch to For…F5Move to curre…CtrlPgDnMove to curre…CtrlPgUpRepeat last F…ShiftF4Exit AccessAltF4Switch to nex…CtrlF6Switch to Vis…AltF11Select curren…CtrlSpaceshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS · WINDOWS
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DATASHEETMove to next fieldTabMove to previous fieldShiftTabMove to current field in n…DOWNMove to current field in p…UPMove to first field in fir…CtrlHOMEMove to last field in last…CtrlENDSelect current columnCtrlSpaceFINDOpen Find and ReplaceCtrlFRepeat last Find actionShiftF4Open Zoom boxShiftF2FORMSSwitch between Edit and Na…F2Switch to Form View from D…F5Move to current field in n…CtrlPgDnMove to current field in p…CtrlPgUpOpen or close property she…AltEnterShow or hide Field List pa…AltF8DATABASESave database objectCtrlSOpen existing databaseCtrlONew blank databaseCtrlNOpen Print dialogCtrlPExit AccessAltF4RECORDSAdd new recordCtrl+Delete current recordCtrl−Save changes to current re…ShiftEnterSelect all recordsCtrlASelect current recordShiftSpaceGo to specific record numb…AltF5EDITINGCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVCutCtrlXUndo typingCtrlZInsert current dateCtrl;Insert value from same fie…Ctrl'Insert new line in text fi…CtrlEnterUndo changes in current fi…EscInsert default field valueCtrlAltSpaceNAVIGATIONShow or hide Navigation Pa…F11Move focus to next paneF6Close active database wind…CtrlWShow or hide property sheetF4Switch to next database wi…CtrlF6Switch to Visual Basic Edi…AltF11Microsoft AccessKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 42BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS · WINDOWS
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DATASHEET07Move to next fieldTabMove to previous fieldShiftTabMove to current field in…DOWNMove to current field in…UPMove to first field in f…CtrlHOMEMove to last field in la…CtrlENDSelect current columnCtrlSpaceFIND03Open Find and ReplaceCtrlFRepeat last Find actionShiftF4Open Zoom boxShiftF2FORMS06Switch between Edit and …F2Switch to Form View from…F5Move to current field in…CtrlPgDnMove to current field in…CtrlPgUpOpen or close property s…AltEnterShow or hide Field List …AltF8DATABASE05Save database objectCtrlSOpen existing databaseCtrlONew blank databaseCtrlNOpen Print dialogCtrlPExit AccessAltF4RECORDS06Add new recordCtrl+Delete current recordCtrl−Save changes to current …ShiftEnterSelect all recordsCtrlASelect current recordShiftSpaceGo to specific record nu…AltF5EDITING09CopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVCutCtrlXUndo typingCtrlZInsert current dateCtrl;Insert value from same f…Ctrl'Insert new line in text …CtrlEnterUndo changes in current …EscInsert default field val…CtrlAltSpaceNAVIGATION06Show or hide Navigation …F11Move focus to next paneF6Close active database wi…CtrlWShow or hide property sh…F4Switch to next database …CtrlF6Switch to Visual Basic E…AltF11Microsoft AccessKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 42BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MICROSOFT ACCESS · WINDOWS

Windows edition · 42 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 · 36 ESSENTIAL1234567890QWCtrlClose ac…ERTYUIOCtrlOpen exi…PCtrlOpen Pri…ACtrlSelect a…SCtrlSave dat…DFCtrlOpen Fin…GHJKLZCtrlUndo typ…XCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlNew blan…MMORE SHORTCUTSMove to next …TabAdd new recordCtrl+Show or hide …F11Move to previ…ShiftTabMove to curre…DOWNMove to curre…UPDelete curren…Ctrl−Save changes …ShiftEnterInsert curren…Ctrl;Switch betwee…F2Move focus to…F6Show or hide …F4Move to first…CtrlHOMEMove to last …CtrlENDInsert value …Ctrl'Insert new li…CtrlEnterUndo changes …EscSwitch to For…F5Move to curre…CtrlPgDnMove to curre…CtrlPgUpRepeat last F…ShiftF4Exit AccessAltF4Switch to nex…CtrlF6Switch to Vis…AltF11Select curren…CtrlSpaceshortcutposters.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 42 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 9

Action Shortcut
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Cut CtrlX
Undo typing CtrlZ
Insert current date Ctrl;
Insert value from same field in previous record Ctrl'
Insert new line in text field CtrlEnter
Undo changes in current field or record Esc
Insert default field value CtrlAltSpace

Datasheet 7

Action Shortcut
Move to next field Tab
Move to previous field ShiftTab
Move to current field in next record DOWN
Move to current field in previous record UP
Move to first field in first record CtrlHOME
Move to last field in last record CtrlEND
Select current column CtrlSpace

Navigation 6

Action Shortcut
Show or hide Navigation Pane F11
Move focus to next pane F6
Close active database window CtrlW
Show or hide property sheet F4
Switch to next database window CtrlF6
Switch to Visual Basic Editor and back AltF11

Records 6

Action Shortcut
Add new record Ctrl+
Delete current record Ctrl−
Save changes to current record ShiftEnter
Select all records CtrlA
Select current record ShiftSpace
Go to specific record number AltF5

Forms 6

Action Shortcut
Switch between Edit and Navigation mode F2
Switch to Form View from Design View F5
Move to current field in next record CtrlPgDn
Move to current field in previous record CtrlPgUp
Open or close property sheet (Design View) AltEnter
Show or hide Field List pane AltF8

Database 5

Action Shortcut
Save database object CtrlS
Open existing database CtrlO
New blank database CtrlN
Open Print dialog CtrlP
Exit Access AltF4

Find 3

Action Shortcut
Open Find and Replace CtrlF
Repeat last Find action ShiftF4
Open Zoom box ShiftF2

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Microsoft Access shortcut?
Microsoft Access has 42 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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