# Configuring keyboard shortcuts for POS screen

## 1. How to Add or Change Shortcuts

1. Open **XPOS** and go to **Settings → System Settings → POS Section**.  
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2. Find the **Operations** list with the current shortcuts.
3. Click the shortcut field of the operation you want to change.
4. Press your desired key combination using the **Available Key Names** (see below).
5. Click **Update Settings** to save the shortcuts

Important: Do not use shortcuts that conflict with your browser (e.g., Ctrl+T opens a new tab).

## 2. Available Key Names

- **Modifier keys:** shift, ctrl, alt
- **Navigation keys:** backspace, tab, enter, return, esc, escape, space, pageup, pagedown, end, home, left, up, right, down, ins, del
- **Other:** plus

## 3. Default XPOS Shortcuts

<table id="bkmrk-operation-keyboard-s"><thead><tr><th>Operation</th><th>Keyboard Shortcut</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Express Checkout</td><td>shift+e</td></tr><tr><td>Pay &amp; Checkout</td><td>shift+p</td></tr><tr><td>Draft</td><td>shift+d</td></tr><tr><td>Cancel</td><td>shift+c</td></tr><tr><td>Go to Product Quantity</td><td>f2</td></tr><tr><td>Edit Discount</td><td>shift+i</td></tr><tr><td>Edit Order Tax</td><td>shift+t</td></tr><tr><td>Add Payment Row</td><td>shift+r</td></tr><tr><td>Finalize Payment</td><td>shift+f</td></tr><tr><td>Add New Product</td><td>f4</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 4. Tips for Safe Shortcut Configuration

- Test new shortcuts immediately on the POS screen.
- Keep a reference of your customized shortcuts handy.
- Use **modifier keys** (ctrl, shift, alt) to avoid accidental conflicts.