Keyboard management in order taking

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This help will guide you through the setup and usage of our point of sale cash register software.

⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts in order taking

To speed up entering commands on a computer, the application offers several useful keyboard shortcuts.

🔢 Entering quantities and operations

Use the numeric keypad to quickly enter quantities or perform simple calculations:

  • Keys 0 to 9: numeric entry
  • + key: addition
  • * key: multiplication

🔍 Search for article by name

Simply type the name of an item. Press Enter to select the first matching item.

🖱️ Space bar – Speed reading

Press the space bar to activate the next reading:

  • Scan a barcode
  • Enter an item ID
  • Enter an item name

↹ TAB key – Navigate between lists

The TAB key allows you to scroll through the sections available in the command interface:

  1. Items
  2. Tables (if enabled)
  3. Clients
  4. Collection points (if activated)
  5. Back to articles

💳 F1 to F12 keys – Payment methods

The F1 to F12 keys trigger a specific payment method. The order corresponds to the one displayed on the payment screen.

🔙 Escape / Backspace

These keys simulate pressing the ESC button on the interface, to cancel or go back.

💡 Keyboard shortcuts with $

The $ shortcuts allow direct access to certain sections:

Shortcut Action
$0Access to the list of articles
$1Access to the list of departments
$2Access to the list of connected users
$3Access to the customer list
$4Access to the list of discounts
$5Access to the list of discount vouchers
$6Access to the list of tables
$7Access to the menu list
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