Database Shortcut Keys
The following is a list of shortcut keys available within databases.
The general shortcut keys in LibreOffice also apply.
Shortcut keys for databases
In the query design
Shortcut Keys |
Results |
F6 |
Jump between the query design areas. |
Delete |
Deletes a table from the query design. |
Tab |
Selects the connection line. |
Shift+F10 |
Opens the context menu. |
F4 |
Preview |
F5 |
Run query |
F7 |
Add table or query |
Control Properties Window
Shortcut Keys |
Results |
OptionAlt+Down Arrow |
Opens the combo box. |
OptionAlt+Up Arrow |
Closes the combo box. |
Shift+Enter |
Inserts a new line. |
Up arrow |
Positions the cursor in the previous line. |
Down arrow |
Puts the cursor into the next line. |
Enter |
Completes the input in the field and places the cursor into the next field. |
CommandCtrl+F6 |
Sets the focus (if not in design mode) to the first control. The first control is the first one listed in the Form Navigator. |
Shortcuts for creating Basic dialogs
Shortcut Keys |
Results |
CommandCtrl+PgUp |
Jumps between tabs. |
CommandCtrl+PgDn |
Jumps between tabs. |
F6 |
Jump between windows. |
Tab |
Selection of the control fields. |
Shift+Tab |
Selection of the control fields in opposite direction. |
CommandCtrl+Enter |
Inserts the selected control. |
Arrow key CommandCtrl+arrow key |
Moves the selected control in steps of 1 mm in the respective direction. In point edit mode, it changes the size of the selected control. |
CommandCtrl+Tab |
In point edit mode, jumps to next handle. |
Shift+CommandCtrl+Tab |
In point edit mode, jumps to previous handle. |
Esc |
Leaves the current selection. |