The shortcuts for entering data in a datasheet or form view are:

CTRL+SEMICOLON = Insert current date
CTRL+COLON = Insert current time
CTRL+APOSTROPHE = Insert the value from the same field in the previous record
CTRL+PLUS SIGN = Add new record
CTRL+MINUS SIGN = Delete current record
SHIFT+ENTER = Save changes to the current record
SPACEBAR = Switch between values in check box or option button
CTRL+ENTER = Insert a new line

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