Smart Date Shortcuts
Entering dates manually is tedious. Stop typing "02/17/2026."
The "Secret" Shortcuts
QuickBooks has single-letter shortcuts that work inside any date field. You don't need a plugin or an extension.
The Tricks
T
Today’s date
M
First day of the Month
H
Last day of the montH
Y
First day of the Year
R
Last day of the yeaR
+ / -
Advance or go back one day
Why use these?
These shortcuts are built specifically for accountants who value speed. Once you memorize 'T' for Today and 'M'/'H' for Month boundaries, you'll never use the calendar picker again.