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joannelj
February 21, 2023
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weird TAB behavior

  • February 21, 2023
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This is a bit odd, and it happened in the middle of typing an invoice, so I feel like maybe I hit a combination of keys that changed some setting.

While typing an invoice, I enter the part number and hit TAB.  Instead of going to the next field, it goes to the next line (the part number info gets entered, with quantity defaulting to 1)

If I press the up arrow to go back up to the line I'm trying to enter, I can now tab across normally, entering the quantity and any other info.

 

Is there a way to make my TAB key go back to just being a TAB key, instead of acting like an ENTER key?

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Nicole_N
Nicole_N
February 21, 2023

Hi @joannelj, thanks for taking the time to explain your concern here.

 

It's weird having that kind of behavior on your Tab key. Let me share some troubleshooting tips to isolate this. I suggest restarting your computer and updating your QuickBooks Desktop to ensure you have the most recent fixes and updates. 

 

If the same thing happens, you need to work with a qualified IT professional or contact Microsoft if there may be corruption in your Windows Operating System.

 

Moreover, I'm adding this article where you can learn a few keystrokes to move between windows instead of using menus when creating invoices: Keyboard shortcuts in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

If you have other QuickBooks-related questions or concerns, don't hesitate to leave a reply. I'm only a post away. Take care and have a good one!

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