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Using the numeric keypad to enter dates and times
Use these shortcuts when the cursor is positioned in most date/time fields.
Note: Most of the shortcuts below will not work if you use the PLUS SIGN and MINUS SIGN keys on the keyboard. Unless otherwise indicated, you must use the keys on the numeric keypad.
 
Shortcut
Function
PLUS SIGN
If the genesis (01/01/50) date is displayed, pressing this key changes the date to the current system date.
If any other date is displayed, pressing this key increases the displayed date by one day.
MINUS SIGN
Pressing this key decreases the displayed date by one day
Note: You can use the MINUS SIGN key on either the keyboard or numeric keypad for this shortcut.
CTRL+PLUS SIGN
Increases the hour field by one
Note: You must use the PLUS SIGN key on the keypad; this shortcut will display the current date and time if you use the PLUS SIGN key on the keyboard.
CTRL+MINUS SIGN
Decreases the hour field by one
Note: You must use the MINUS SIGN key on the keypad; this shortcut will display the current date and time if you use the MINUS SIGN key on the keyboard.
CTRL+SHIFT+PLUS SIGN
Increases the minute field by one
Note: You must use the PLUS SIGN key on the keypad; this shortcut will display the current date and time if you use the PLUS SIGN key on the keyboard.
CTRL+SHIFT+MINUS  SIGN
Decreases the minute field by one
Note: You must use the MINUS SIGN key on the keypad; this shortcut will display the current date and time if you use the MINUS SIGN key on the keyboard.