What are the most useful Microsoft Access keyboard shortcuts?

The most essential Microsoft Access shortcuts are: Ctrl + N (New database), F5 (Switch view), Ctrl + ; (Current date). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.

What is the Microsoft Access shortcut for new database?

The Microsoft Access shortcut for new database is Ctrl + N on Windows or Cmd + N on Mac. Create a new database.

How do I use keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Access?

To use keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Access, simply press the key combination while the application is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately without any additional setup. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.

How many keyboard shortcuts does Microsoft Access have?

Microsoft Access has 5 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com. These cover all major features and workflows.

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Shortcut	Action	Description
`Ctrl` + `N`	New database	Create a new database.
`F5`	Switch view	Switch between form and design view.
`Ctrl` + `;`	Current date	Insert current date.
`Ctrl` + `:`	Current time	Insert current time.
`Ctrl` + `F6`	Next window	Switch to next database window.