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Using Amount Shortcuts

In fields that require a numerical value, you can either enter the value in full or use a digit and a shortcut together. For example, to specify a notional of one million dollars, you can either type 1,000,000 or 1m.

The amount shortcuts are listed in Table 1.

Table 1: Amount Shortcuts

Amount

Shortcut

1,000

k

1,000,000

m

1,000,000,000

b

To enter an amount using a shortcut:

1. Click the field to be filled.
2. If the field is not empty, delete its contents.
3. Type the required shortcut in the field.
4. To confirm the entry, do one of the following:

Press <TAB> on the keyboard.

Press <Enter> on the keyboard.

Click anywhere in the SDX Interest Rates window outside of the field.

The desired field value is displayed.