{"id":2003,"date":"2026-05-04T20:01:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/?p=2003"},"modified":"2026-05-04T20:01:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T20:01:17","slug":"navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigation Tools in NetSuite That Simplify Your Workflow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every organization handles a substantial volume of data, serving not only as a critical asset but also as an essential link to related records. As businesses expand, ERPs generate transactions that contribute to an ever-growing pool of data, necessitating careful sifting through to find the pertinent information we need! Although accessing information can pose a challenge for many users, there are various navigation tools in NetSuite designed to enhance operational efficiency when working with dashboards, reports, and searches. In this blog, we will explore foundational tools to assist in navigating NetSuite.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/#6_NetSuite_Shortcuts_That_Will_Save_You_Time\" >6 NetSuite Shortcuts That Will Save You Time<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/#1_Shortcuts\" >1. Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/#2_NetSuite_Keyboard_Shortcuts\" >2. NetSuite Keyboard Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/#3_Recent_Records\" >3. Recent Records<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/#4_Portlets\" >4. Portlets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/#5_Global_Search_Shortcuts\" >5. Global Search Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/#6_Quick_Search_Portlet\" >6. Quick Search Portlet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/versimarket.com\/blog\/navigation-tools-in-netsuite-that-simplify-your-workflow\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_NetSuite_Shortcuts_That_Will_Save_You_Time\"><\/span><strong>6 NetSuite Shortcuts That Will Save You Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Shortcuts\"><\/span><strong>1. Shortcuts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NetSuite features a Shortcut Portlet on the User Dashboard that allows users to consolidate all the vital information they need to access frequently. Another method for quick access is to add records to Shortcuts by clicking the Star Icon on the NetSuite page. Users can also create a NetSuite Shortcut Group, allowing all these pages to be organized in one location. Additionally, the Navigation Portlet SuiteApp can be utilized to simplify these processes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_NetSuite_Keyboard_Shortcuts\"><\/span><strong>2. NetSuite Keyboard Shortcuts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Specific keyboard shortcuts exist that can expedite the navigation experience for users. This is accomplished in NetSuite by pressing Alt + the specified underlined keyboard shortcut related to the field or subfield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Recent_Records\"><\/span><strong>3. Recent Records<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Recent Records feature allows users to navigate to the last 12 records they accessed or worked on recently. This proves invaluable when users forget a particular action taken on a record or need to return to a previously viewed record! To access all Recent Records, select All Records for viewing or editing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Portlets\"><\/span><strong>4. Portlets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NetSuite Portlets are a fantastic tool designed to personalize your dashboard for optimized navigation. They deliver quick snapshots of essential information directly on the user dashboard. Customization of existing portlets or the creation of new ones can be accomplished via the &#8220;Setup&#8221; tab.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Global_Search_Shortcuts\"><\/span><strong>5. Global Search Shortcuts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A crucial and straightforward navigation tool is the Global Search bar, positioned at the top center of the interface; it stands as the most robust navigation feature in NetSuite. When utilizing Global Search, users should prefix the record type being searched with a colon, followed by at least three letters of the record.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8211; Customer &#8211; ERP Associates<\/p>\n<p>Global Search Format &#8211; cus:ERP &#8211; To include inactive records in the search, append a \u2018+\u2019 sign. Example &#8211; cus:ERP+ &#8211; For cases involving uncertain spelling of the required record, the wildcard search formula using \u2018%\u2019 can be applied.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Quick_Search_Portlet\"><\/span><strong>6. Quick Search Portlet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Quick Search represents an additional search tool to streamline navigation within NetSuite. This portlet can be placed on the dashboard for general and transactional searches associated with records along with their respective dates. Thus, Quick Search emerges as a useful alternative for routine checks on transactions and their corresponding information.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These navigation tools in NetSuite enhance accessibility and ease for searching records and transactions. They facilitate effortless data management and navigation, making your work simpler! For all things NetSuite, explore our &#8220;NetSuite Know-How&#8221; blogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every organization handles a substantial volume of data, serving not only as a critical asset but also as an essential link to related records. As businesses expand, ERPs generate transactions that contribute to an ever-growing pool of data, necessitating careful sifting through to find the pertinent information we need! Although accessing information can pose a challenge for many users, there are various navigation tools in NetSuite designed to enhance operational efficiency when working with dashboards, reports, and searches. In this blog, we will explore foundational tools to assist in navigating NetSuite. 6 NetSuite Shortcuts That Will Save You Time 1. Shortcuts NetSuite features a Shortcut Portlet on the User Dashboard that allows users to consolidate all the vital information they need to access frequently. Another method for quick access is to add records to Shortcuts by clicking the Star Icon on the NetSuite page. Users can also create a NetSuite Shortcut Group, allowing all these pages to be organized in one location. Additionally, the Navigation Portlet SuiteApp can be utilized to simplify these processes. 2. NetSuite Keyboard Shortcuts Specific keyboard shortcuts exist that can expedite the navigation experience for users. This is accomplished in NetSuite by pressing Alt + the specified underlined keyboard shortcut related to the field or subfield. 3. Recent Records The Recent Records feature allows users to navigate to the last 12 records they accessed or worked on recently. This proves invaluable when users forget a particular action taken on a record or need to return to a previously viewed record! To access all Recent Records, select All Records for viewing or editing. 4. Portlets NetSuite Portlets are a fantastic tool designed to personalize your dashboard for optimized navigation. They deliver quick snapshots of essential information directly on the user dashboard. Customization of existing portlets or the creation of new ones can be accomplished via the &#8220;Setup&#8221; tab. 5. Global Search Shortcuts A crucial and straightforward navigation tool is the Global Search bar, positioned at the top center of the interface; it stands as the most robust navigation feature in NetSuite. When utilizing Global Search, users should prefix the record type being searched with a colon, followed by at least three letters of the record. Example: &#8211; Customer &#8211; ERP Associates Global Search Format &#8211; cus:ERP &#8211; To include inactive records in the search, append a \u2018+\u2019 sign. Example &#8211; cus:ERP+ &#8211; For cases involving uncertain spelling of the required record, the wildcard search formula using \u2018%\u2019 can be applied. 6. Quick Search Portlet Quick Search represents an additional search tool to streamline navigation within NetSuite. This portlet can be placed on the dashboard for general and transactional searches associated with records along with their respective dates. Thus, Quick Search emerges as a useful alternative for routine checks on transactions and their corresponding information. Conclusion These navigation tools in NetSuite enhance accessibility and ease for searching records and transactions. They facilitate effortless data management and navigation, making your work simpler! 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