BC Tip #1 - Search Keyboard Shortcuts and Bookmarking
- Ben Cole
- Sep 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 10
Hello everyone, my name is Ben Cole and this is my first video in a series of weekly tips for D365 Business Central. Today I want to share a quick shortcut that saves me time every single day: the Alt + Q search shortcut. We will additionally look at bookmarking pages so they show up on your Role Center.
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About ALT + Q
If you use Business Central regularly, you know how quickly work can get interrupted by hunting for the right page. Alt + Q puts you directly into the global search bar so you can jump anywhere in the system without touching your mouse. It’s simple, fast, and a huge productivity booster.
How to use Alt + Q
Press Alt + Q — this moves focus straight to the Business Central search bar. No mouse needed.
Type what you need — things like "Bank Accounts", "Customers", "Sales Orders", or any page or report name.
Open the item from the suggestions to go directly to the page.
Bookmarking Pages in Business Central
Once you find a page you use all the time — for example, Bank Accounts — you can bookmark it so it appears on your Role Center. This makes your most-used pages one click away every time you land on your home screen.
Open the page you want to keep handy.
Click the bookmark icon to save it to your Role Center.
Important: bookmarks are tied to your current Role Center. If you switch roles, you’ll need to save bookmarks again for that role.
Quick tip: Get to your Role Center with Alt + T
If you want to return to see which role center you are currently using, use the Alt + T shortcut.
Wrapping up
Keyboard shortcuts like Alt + Q and Alt + T are small changes that add up to big time savings. Bookmark the pages you use most, keep them on your Role Center, and enjoy a faster Business Central experience.
For more Dynamics 365 Business Central Keyboard Shortcuts - check out Microsoft Learn.
If you found this helpful, keep an eye out for more D365 Business Central tips — I’ll be sharing new ones every week. Thanks for reading, and have a great day!
FAQ
What does Alt + Q do?
Alt + Q focuses the Business Central search bar so you can type to find pages, reports, and actions without using the mouse.
Where are bookmarks saved?
Bookmarks are saved to your Role Center. They appear on your home dashboard so you can access them quickly.
Do bookmarks carry over if I change roles?
No — bookmarks are tied to the active Role Center. If you switch roles, you’ll need to re-save bookmarks for that role.
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Ben Cole is passionate about making Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central work smarter for real people—users and partners alike. With roots in public accounting, Ben’s seen firsthand how automation and clever solutions can transform the Business Central experience. He’s known for breaking down complex topics with a dash of wit and plenty of practical advice. If you want to get more out of Business Central (and maybe even enjoy the process), Ben’s your go-to guide.
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