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Top Sage X3 Keyboard Shortcuts

April 2, 2025

Here is a list of the top Sage X3 keyboard shortcuts. Sage X3 is a comprehensive ERP solution that manages your entire business from a single platform. It provides complete end-to-end supply chain visibility and provides real-time insight into your critical operational and financial data.

While Sage X3 is a powerful business solution that streamlines processes and improves efficiency, users may sometimes have to navigate through multiple screens to find what they need. Frequent users will benefit from learning time-saving techniques and easier ways to navigate in Sage X3.

That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide of all the top Sage X3 v12 shortcuts.

Sage X3 Keyboard Shortcuts

Primary Shortcuts

  • ESC + G + N – Go to homepage
  • ESC+ G + B – Opens bookmarks
  • ESC + G + H – Opens navigation menu

Right Panel Actions

  • ESC + N – New
  • ESC + B – Save
  • ESC + C – Create
  • ESC + D – Delete
  • ESC + E – Cancel
  • ESC + ALT + U – Refresh
  • ESC + ALT + P – Print
  • ESC + ALT + A – Attachment
  • ESC + ALT + C – Comment
  • ESC + CNTRL + (P or L) – Export

Page & Records Navigation Shortcuts

  • ESC + 1 – First screen tab
  • ESC + 2 – Second screen tab
  • ESC + 3 – Third screen tab
  • ESC + 4 – Fourth screen tab
  • ESC + Up Arrow – Moves one section up
  • ESC + Down Arrow – Moves one section down
  • Page Up – Scrolls one fame up
  • Page Down – Scrolls frame down
  • Up Arrow – Scrolls one line up
  • Down Arrow – Scrolls one line down
  • ESC + Shift + J – First record
  • ESC + J – Previous record
  • ESC + K – Next record
  • ESC + Shift + K – Last record

Sage X3 Table and Field Actions

Table Actions

  • ESC + INS – Inserts a new line
  • ESC + DEL – Deletes a line
  • ESC + R – Expand/Shrink all columns

Field Actions

  • ESC + F4 – Allows to navigate within fields with lookups
  • ECP + F9 – Allows to tunnel on fields with the ability to tunnel
  • ESC + F12 – Allows to navigate on fields with dropdown menus

Left List Shortcuts

  • ESC + 5 – Opens the search function
  • ESC + F11 – Toggle left bar
  • ECT +H +L – Does the same thing as ESC + F11
  • ESC + SHIFT + Left Arrow – Move from the entry screen to the left list

Miscellaneous Sage X3 Shortcuts

  • ESC + S – Opens the search function
  • ESC + W + Z – Reset a user’s preferences
  • ESC + T – Set date to today
  • ESC + F6 – Opens the field properties
  • ESC + Q – Go to the first filtered row
  • ESC + F1 – Get function help when you have no Focus (i.e. no cursor on a field) and field help if you are focused on a field

Using these Sage X3 keyboard shortcuts will boost efficiency and save time, improving your work process. Unlock the full potential of your ERP by becoming a power user today.

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