This utility can be run on operating systems like Windows 7.0 or above and latest Linux, where Java Runtime Environment Version 7 Update 6 (jre 1.7 is also known as jre version 7) or above is installed.
Please make sure you're connected to the internet before and after preparing the form for submission. The following are features available in the Form.
  1. New - Click on this button, to open a new Form.
  2. Open - This option is for importing the XML (successfully generated earlier) from your hard disk. Select the path and import the XML. This option will work irrespective of any version change. It will caution you to check the contents before finalizing upload/submission.
  3. Save - You can save your completed XML in the desired path/location of your desktop.
  4. Save Draft - This option can be used to save your XML. Please note you cannot upload an XML which was saved using the "Save draft" option. Only a complete XML generated using the "Save" option can be uploaded successfully.
  5. Submit - This option is used to upload/submit a single Form. You'll have to provide your e-Filing credentials (User ID, Password and DOB/DOI). Please make sure you're connected to the internet to avail this feature. (If the return is submitted without a DSC) as well.
  6. Previous/Next - These will help you to navigate to the various tabs of the ITR form.
  7. Preview - This option is used to view/print the form in browser.
S.No.ActionShort Key
1 Alt + NOpens a new Form
2 Alt + SSaves the Form in the user desired path
3 Alt + F4Closes the utility
4 Alt + IImports the XML file
5 Alt + CClears the validation errors
6 Alt + DHides/Shows the validation window
7 Alt + TOpens the SUBMIT screen to submit the Form
8 Alt + F1Opens the help page
9 ALT + ASave Draft
9 ALT + PPrint Preview
Following are the recommended settings to use the FORM Utility :

Softwares:
Java Runtime Environment Version 7 Update 6 (jre 1.7 is also known as jre version 7) or above
Any Zip Software to unzip the utility

Internet Connection:
Minimum bandwidth of 256 kbps and above