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Shortcut keys for data entry
I'd like to be able to use a hotkey or shortcut to "add similar" for speeding up large data entry events. Is this something that already exists?
ID
2135
Category
User Experience
Author

Amber Packard
Date Created
11/20/2025 8:29:06 AM
Date Updated
12/6/2025 2:49:24 PM
Status
New Idea
Score
20
Promoted By
Patricio BustosAmber Packard
Comments
cooper collier  11/20/2025 3:20:05 PM
There already is an ADD Similar button, that will make a new record based on the record you are currently viewing.

You could also make buttons that fill in fields with pre-defined values or even some formulas.

Plus almost all columns allow you to add default values as an absolute or a formula. Example you want to have a follow up date, typically its 5 days from the date. So in the default you would enter the formula Today()+Days(5). When the record is created the date will be filled in but the person can change as needed
Jorge Solá 12/6/2025 2:49:24 PM
You can enable "Save and New" in Table Properties (User Interface section). This way, each time you save a new record using the "Save and New" button, you will be shown a blank edit form to add another record.

You can also add a script to the form in order to assign a hotkey to the "Save and New" button. Add it by going to Form Layout > New > New Text > HTML. The following sample script works with Ctrl+Shift+S. When you finish entering data, first press TAB to exit the input area, then Ctrl+Shift+S:

<script>
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {

// 1) Search for "Save and New"
var btn = document.querySelector('button[data-tooltip="Save and New"], button.ui-action-saveandnew');

if (!btn) {
console.warn('Save and New button not found.');
return;
}

// 2) Add accesskey attribute
btn.setAttribute('accesskey', 's');

// 3) Update title to show recommended key combo (help for users)
// Use a clear text so users see the suggested combo in hover tooltip
var baseTitle = btn.getAttribute('title') || btn.getAttribute('data-tooltip') || 'Save and New';
var suggested = 'Ctrl+Shift+S (shortcut)';
btn.setAttribute('title', baseTitle + ' — ' + suggested);

// 4) Fallback: Ctrl + Shift + S
document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) {
// No activar dentro de inputs/textarea/contenido editable
var tag = (e.target.tagName || '').toLowerCase();
if (tag === 'input' || tag === 'textarea' || e.target.isContentEditable) return;

// Detectar Ctrl + Shift + S
if (e.ctrlKey && e.shiftKey && !e.altKey && !e.metaKey && e.key.toLowerCase() === 's') {
e.preventDefault();
try {
btn.click();
} catch(err) {
console.error(err);
}
}
});

});
</script>
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