Data entry: Use [Enter] key to move between fields

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Henry Chan

Dec 29, 2021 @ 08:39 AM

The data entry behaviour for a new transaction requires using the [Tab] key to move between fields, and to use the [Enter] key to commit the transaction. I am used to using the [Enter] key to move between fields and when all fields are traversed the last [Enter] key will commit the transaction. This is an optional configuration in Quicken and I find this a lot more efficient, as it does not require the user to switch between using the [Tab] and [Enter] keys during data entry.

As it is, I find myself making lots of mistakes when I hit [Enter] after a field instead of hitting the [Tab] key and thereby commiting the incomplete (and incorrect) transaction prematurely.

I can use the mouse to move between fields too of course. But having to use the mouse is even more inefficient for high data entry needs.

Therefore, a suggestion is to make it available for the user to set a preference to use either the [Tab] key or the [Enter] key to move between data entry fields please.

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