About System Hot Keys

Hot keys add easy access to additional functionality. They are located at the bottom of the screen with highlighted letters.

To use a hot key, press the Alt key and type the highlighted letter of the hot key.

The following hot keys are common on many screens.

Hot Key

Function

Move

Repositions an item in the displayed list.

  1. Position the cursor on the item to be moved.

  2. Use the Move hot key.

  3. Position the cursor on the line you want the selected item to follow.

  4. Press Enter to complete the move.

Clear All

Displays a Clear List (Y/N) prompt to clear the displayed list off the screen.

  • A list in the making is deleted.

  • A list that was previously saved is cleared from the screen but not deleted from the system.

Save

Displays a Save Work ID prompt to save the displayed list under a unique Work ID (maximum of 15 characters).

  • If you create a new list, you must press Enter before pressing Esc.

  • If you edit an existing list, you can update the existing Work ID by pressing Enter or save the revised list under a new Work ID by changing the ID and then pressing Enter.

  • Once a Work ID is saved, it cannot be deleted. To delete items included under a Work ID, select an item and use the Space Bar, the Backslash key (\), or the Delete key as necessary.

Recall

Displays the Recall List prompt to recall to the screen a list  that has been saved under a unique Work ID.

  • If only one Work ID exists, the list displays.

  • If multiple Work IDs exist, a Recall Work ID window appears. Press F10 to display a list of Work IDs and select one.

Delete

Deletes the defined distribution list that is displayed on the screen. The system prompts you to confirm the deletion.

See Also:

Using System Screens

Hot Keys Commonly Used to Search and Select

About System Fields

Creating a Quick Access List

Using Additional Navigation Features