Working with Odoo 11 - Third Edition

Entering data into Odoo forms

Odoo utilizes a consistent interface to enter data throughout the application. Once you have learned how to enter data into one form, you should have no problem entering data into other forms in Odoo.

Required fields will always be in purple. If you see a purple field, you must fill in that data or you will not be able to save the record. You can move between fields by using your mouse or the Tab key. Shift+Tab will take you back to the previous field. Unlike some systems, you cannot move between fields in Odoo by using the arrow keys.

In many forms, you will have to select lists that allow you to choose from a list to populate the field. You can use your keyboard to type and limit the items that are displayed ...