Sonia: Client Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts for the Sonia Client

Aug 3, 2026
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Sonia: Client Keyboard Shortcuts

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Sonia Client Keyboard Shortcuts

General Keyboard Shortcuts

As a general rule, pressing the Tab key will tab through all the items in the current window. To go back to the previous item, press Shift + Tab.

Grids

Caps Lock + Shift + Key Up/Key Down to select multiple rows in a grid
Shift + F10 to view list of actions after selection in a grid

Modules

In modules where Create, Open and Save item actions are applicable, the below shortcuts can be used:

Ctrl + S to Save
Ctrl + O to Open/View
Ctrl + N to Create

File Tab

In the File tab, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

I for Account
P for Security
R for Subscriptions
O for School Options
A for University Options
U to Import Photos
Z to Sign Out
X to Exit Sonia

Home Page

Press the Alt key and all the keyboard shortcut keys will display on each clickable tab in the Sonia application.

Alt + 1 for school options
Alt + F to go to the File tab
Alt + H to go to the Home tab
Alt + O to go to the Overview tab
Alt + I to go to the Import tab
Alt + R to go to the Reports tab
S to view Students
T to view Sites
M to view Site Contacts
O to view Offers
P to view Placement Groups
V to view Supervisors
F to view Forms
W to view Workflows
H to view Scholarships
I to view Invoices
R to refresh
B to view Placement Group List
G to view Placement Group Timeline
C to view Calendar
N to view Interviews
L to view Documents & Links
J to share on social media

Overview Tab

In the Overview tab, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

G for General overview
P to view Student Placements

Import Tab

In the Import tab, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

V to View Report
C to Clear Log
R to Refresh

Reports Tab

In the Reports tab, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

F for Favourites
S for Student reports
T for Site reports
V for Supervisor reports
R for Form reports
P for Payment reports
E for External reports
A for Administration reports
C for Ad Hoc reports
O for Styles

Students Module

In the Students window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + S for the Student tab
Alt + T for the Search tab
Alt + I for the Import tab

Student tab

1 to create a New student
2 to Refresh
3 to Save
4 to Open
O for Overview
D for Details
M for Attributes
E for Enrolments
P for Placements
C for Checks
S for Placement Officers
H for History
N for Notes
L for Documents & Links
F for Forms
W for Workflows
A for Assignments
G for Log
R for Check Requirements
F for Follow Up
I to Impersonate

Search tab

T for Standard
N for Placements
O for Positions
A for Map
M to Communicate
E to Export
L for Sonia Online Sign In
F for Forms
W for Workflows
I for Update
S for Placement Officer
V for Placement Officer Interviews
P for Subject Persistence
C for Checks

Import tab

I to Open
E to Save As
S to Import Into Sonia
D to Download Template
X to Cut
C to Copy
P to Paste

Sites Module

In the Sites window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + S for the Site tab
Alt + M for the Submissions tab
Alt + I for the Import tab
Alt + T for the Search tab

Site tab

1 to create a New site
2 to Refresh
3 to Save
4 to Open
5 to Delete
D for Details
H for Hierarchy
C for Contacts
N for Notes
L for Documents & Links
G for Log
S for Placement Officers
M for Attributes
P for Placement Requests
U for Students
V for Supervisors
R for Check Requirements
O for Offers
F for Follow Up

Submissions tab

R for Refresh
S for Summary
G for Log
E to Export

Import tab

R to Refresh
S to Save
P to select External Providers

Search tab

S for Standard
P for Placements
M for Map
C to Communicate
E to Export
O for Placement Officer
I to Update

Site Contacts Module

In the Site Contacts window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + S for the Site Contact tab
Alt + T for the Search tab

Site Contact tab

1 to create a New site contact
2 to Refresh
3 to Save
4 to Delete
D for Details
S for Sites
P for Placement Officers
E for Students
N for Notes
L for Documents & Links
F for Forms
W for Workflows
G for Log
F for Follow Up
I for Impersonate

Search tab

S for Standard
C to Communicate
E to Export
O for Sonia Online Sign In
P for Roles and Permissions
F for Forms
W to Workflows
O for Placement Officer
I to Update

Offers Module

In the Offers window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + O for the Offer tab
Alt + T for the Search tab

Offer tab

1 to create a New offer
2 to Refresh
3 to Save
4 to Delete
D for Details
R for Placement Requests
P for Placement Officers
G for Log
F for Follow Up

Search tab

S for Standard
M for Map
C to Communicate
E to Export
O for Placement Officer

Placement Groups

In the Placement Groups window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + P for the Placement Group tab
Alt + S for the Summary tab
Alt + R for the Roster tab
Alt + T for the Search tab
Alt + V for the External Providers tab

Placement Group tab

1 to create a New placement group
2 to Refresh
3 to Save
4 to Open
5 to Copy
6 to Delete
O for Overview
D for Details
U for Students
R for Placement Requests
P for Placement Officers
N for Notes
L for Documents & Links
F for Forms
K for Workflows
C for Checks
B for Rankings
T for Timesheets
I for Interviews
J for Assignments
G to Log
S for Streams
A for Student Allocation
W for Worksheet
F to Follow Up
C to Communicate
E to Export

Summary tab

E to Export

Roster tab

R to Refresh

Search tab

S for Standard
E to Export
O for Placement Officer
P for Positions
W for Duration, Grade and Make Up
F for Form

Supervisors Module

In the Supervisors window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + S for the Supervisor tab
Alt + T for the Search tab

Supervisor tab

1 to create a New supervisor
2 to Refresh
3 to Save
4 to Open
5 to Delete
O for Overview
D for Details
A for Attributes
P for Placements
O for Placement Officers
T for Coordinator
R for Director
S for Students
C for Checks
N for Notes
L for Documents & Links
F for Forms
W for Workflows
G for Log
F for Follow Up
I to Impersonate

Search tab

S for Standard
M for Map
C to Communicate
E to Export
O for Sonia Online Sign In
F for Forms
W for Workflows
P for Placement Officer
I for Update
R for Pay Rate

Forms Module

In the Forms window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + F for the Form tab
Alt + T for the Search tab

Form tab

1 to create a New form
2 to Import Template
3 to Refresh
4 to Save
5 to Export Template
6 to Open
7 to Copy
8 to Delete
D for Details
N for Design
O for Placement Officers
H for Respondents
R for Check Requirements
G for Log
F for Follow Up
E to Export
V to Preview
J for Secure Details and Design

Search tab

S for Standard
O for Placement Officer

Workflows Module

In the Workflows window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + W for the Workflow tab
Alt + T for the Search tab

Workflow tab

1 to create a New workflow
2 to Import Template
3 to Refresh
4 to Save
5 to Export Template
6 to Open
7 to Copy
8 to Delete
D for Details
N for Design
O for Placement Officers
H for Respondents
R for Check Requirements
G for Log
F for Follow Up
E to Export
V to Preview
J for Secure Details and Design

Search tab

S for Standard
O for Placement Officer

Scholarships Module

In the Scholarships window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

Alt + S for the Scholarship tab
Alt + T for the Search tab

Scholarship tab

1 to create a New scholarship
2 to Refresh
3 to Save
4 to Open
5 to Delete
D for Details
S for Students
O for Placement Officers
R for Recipients
E for Forms
W for Workflows
L for Log
F for Follow Up

Search tab

S for Standard
P for Placement Officer

Invoices Module

In the Invoices window, press the Alt key to view all available keyboard shortcuts.

• Press Alt + I for the Invoice tab
• Press Alt + T for the Search tab

Invoice tab

1 to create a New invoice
2 to Refresh
3 to Save
4 to Delete
D for Details
N for Design
L for Documents & Links
G for Log
F for Follow Up

Search tab

S for Standard
E to Export

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