Bloomberg keyboard is a specialized and color-coded keyboard that helps users navigating the database. The look of the keyboard is very similar to a standard computer keyboard, but there are several unique features, such as:
The color-coded keys are function keys with different commands:
<Red Keys>
| Pause Break / Log Off | Log in / Log out |
| CANCEL | Cancel a command |
<Green Keys> - green keys are "Action" keys
| ENTER/GO | Execute your command |
| HELP |
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| MENU | Open menu of related functions |
| END/BACK | Return to previous screen |
| SEARCH | Search function to find information across the Bloomberg Terminal |
| NEWS | Shortcut to the results screen of the News & Research Menu |
| QUOTE LINE/ QUOTE FUNCTION | Market snapshot of an equity, equity option, or fund |
| IB | Instant messaging feature of the Bloomberg Terminal that allows you to have real-time text based conversations with other Bloomberg users |
| MESSAGE | Bloomberg Message |
| CMND HISTORY | Show past command entries |
| Capture the current screen and send it to the library printer |
<Blue Key>
| PANEL | To move between screens |
<Yellow Keys> - yellow keys are "Market Sector" key
| GOVT (F2) | Securities by governments (e.g. Treasury) |
| CORP (F3) | Corporate bonds |
| MTGE (F4) | Mortgage market instruments |
| M-MKT (F5) | Money market instruments |
| MUNI (F6) | U.S. municipal bonds |
| PFD (F7) | Preferred securities |
| EQUITY (F8) | Common stocks, derivatives, ETFs, etc |
| COMDTY (F9) | Commodities and related derivatives |
| INDEX (F10) | Equity indices and economic indices |
| CURNCY (F11) | Currency information (e.g. FX) |
| PORT (F12) | Portfolio & Risk Analytics to understand the structure of your portfolios |
The green <HELP> key is a special key on the Bloomberg keyboard.
Use it to search the entire Bloomberg system. Press the <HELP> key once to define terminology, formulas, and pages.
Example: Type CAPM <HELP>, choose from the result screen for more information on your topic.
Hit <HELP><HELP> to reach the Bloomberg Help Desk Request page to submit your questions. The Help Desk will reply by the next business day.
