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Keyboard Shortcuts in Install Version


📚 What This Guide Covers

This guide shows you how to use keyboard shortcuts to improve efficiency while working in the SureFire Desktop application.

⚠️ Before You Begin

You will need the SureFire Desktop application running so you can try the shortcuts as you read.

📊 Step-by-Step Guide

Tip: Use the shortcut categories below (Function Keys, Alt Key Shortcuts, Ctrl Key Shortcuts, and Shift Key Shortcuts) to quickly find what you need.

Function Keys

  • F1: Display Help
  • F2: Save Return
  • F3: Estimate
  • F5: Calculator
  • F6: Show 2nd Form
  • F7: Return Status
  • F8: Override Entry
  • F9: Link Form
  • F10: Close Form / Return
  • F11: Insert Variable

Alt Key Shortcuts

  • Alt + Insert: Insert a line
  • Alt + F1: View Context-Sensitive Help
  • Alt + F9: Sort Ascending
  • Alt + F10: Sort Descending
  • Alt + Delete: Delete a line
  • Alt + Enter: Object Properties

Ctrl Key Shortcuts

  • Ctrl + Page Up: Previous Page / Form
  • Ctrl + Page Down: Next Page / Form
  • Ctrl + N: Start a New Return
  • Ctrl + O: Open Return
  • Ctrl + Y: Open Return by SSN / EIN
  • Ctrl + I: Apply for ITIN
  • Ctrl + U: Change User
  • Ctrl + Q: Search / Query for Taxpayer
  • Ctrl + P: Print This Return
  • Ctrl + F9: Auto Link Depreciation Worksheet
  • Ctrl + Z: Undo Entry Text
  • Ctrl + Y: Redo
  • Ctrl + C: Copy Entry Text
  • Ctrl + X: Cut Entry Text
  • Ctrl + V: Paste Entry Text
  • Ctrl + Delete: Delete Entry Text
  • Ctrl + A: Select All
  • Ctrl + F: Find
  • Ctrl + F3: Find Next
  • Ctrl + L: Replace
  • Ctrl + E: Go to Required Entry
  • Ctrl + F10: Add Form / Display Form List
  • Ctrl + Alt + W: Go to Web
  • Ctrl + T: Show Forms Tree
  • Ctrl + H: Print Checks
  • Ctrl + S: Send Federal / State Returns To...
  • Ctrl + G: Get Acks, Mail, and Updates
  • Ctrl + D: Run Return Diagnostics
  • Ctrl + M: Make e-Files
  • Ctrl + B: Backup to Disk
  • Ctrl + R: Restore from Disk

Shift Key Shortcuts

  • Shift + F1: IRS Instructions
  • Shift + F3: Un-Estimate
  • Shift + F8: Un-Override Entry
  • Shift + F9: Remove Form
  • Shift + F10: Add New Copy
  • Shift + F11: Pause Timer

Other Useful Shortcuts

  • Space Bar: Open a drop-down list
  • Ctrl + F10: Add New Form
  • Shift + F10: Copy This Form

❌ Common Errors

If a shortcut doesn’t work, double-check that you’re in the SureFire Desktop application and not in another program.

📞 Still Need Help?

If you are having trouble, contact our support team:

Phone: 1-800-516-9442

Or submit a support ticket



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