TurboTax Deluxe 2024 does not respond to the F8 key, and does not mark amounts as estimated.

[EricP5]

I have verified that the F8 key does work using the website https://www.iobit.com/en/keyboard-test.php I'm using Windows 10 on a desktop computer. I have a basic desktop keyboard with function keys and no "Fn" key.

[DoninGA]

To mark something as estimated that needs to done when in Forms mode.  Click on Forms.  When in Forms mode open the tax form where you want to enter the amount.   Put the cursor in the box where you want to enter an amount and click on F8 and enter the amount.

[EricP5]

Thanks for the quick reply.  Yes, F8 does work in Forms mode.  In Step-by-Step mode, the Edit menu shows a choice "Mark As Estimated F8".  This does mark the amount as estimated, but F8 in Step-by-Step mode does not work even though the menu item clearly shows "F8".  This is a bug and should be fixed.

Also, it would be VERY helpful in Step-by-Step mode if an estimated amount appeared in red text and/or italics as it does in Forms mode.  Otherwise it is not evident that the menu choice "Mark As Estimated F8"  (or "Unmark Estimated F8") actually worked since there is no indication on the screen.  I strongly recommend this as a software enhancement.