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title: "Why aren't the B and S shortcuts opening the order window?"
description: "The B (Buy) and S (Sell) shortcuts will not open the order window if you have not selected a stock first."
category: arrow
subcategory: general
slug: why-aren-t-the-b-and-s-shortcuts-opening-the-order-window
canonical: https://support.arrow.trade/arrow/general/why-aren-t-the-b-and-s-shortcuts-opening-the-order-window/
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# Why aren't the B and S shortcuts opening the order window?

> The B (Buy) and S (Sell) shortcuts will not open the order window if you have not selected a stock first.

## Short answer

The B (Buy) and S (Sell) shortcuts will not open the order window if you have not selected a stock first.

To use these shortcut keys:

Click on the up/down keys on the keyboard to select the stock. The selected stocks are highlighted.

Type B (Buy) or S (Sell) in order to open the order window.

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Source: https://support.arrow.trade/arrow/general/why-aren-t-the-b-and-s-shortcuts-opening-the-order-window/
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