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Thanks for pointing out the existence of multiple deletions in Mac. That should exist in Windows and Mobile too, if it doesn't.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
I like your "Deletion notice" suggestion. I think that you think like a good GUI (Graphical User Interface) Designer should think.Perhaps what is needed is a "Deletion notice" - a balloon that appears with each deletion, but fades away in a second or two. Something like the notice that appears when an edit causes a transaction to become hidden because of the current filter settings.
This way no confirmation action is required but the user is aware of the deletion in case it is accidental and needs to be undone.
I have had a few cases where an accidental deletion has occurred and I did not realize this until after a number of additional actions - I was annoyed with having to undo all the intervening work.
And recently, I attempted to duplicate a transaction using the context menu, but my mouse pointer slipped and I instead deleted the transaction - the two actions are adjacent in the menu, with no separator. I was thoroughly mystified when I was expecting two identical transactions in my register but now had none (I had not noticed that these two actions were there together). A notice would have saved me a few moments as I puzzled out what had happened.
This is one of the reasons we request people to specify which product (Quicken for Windows or Quicken for MAC) they use - there are a number of major differences between the two products.Thanks Rocket. I just checked in my version of Quicken Mac 2016 and there is no Edit > Preferences. Perhaps they will add it later.
Two problems with that line of thinking:I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
Multiple undo delete functionality is only useful within the same open session. if you realize you deleted something after you quit, or even days later, it is of no value. That seems to be one of the scenarios presented by the OP.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
In QM2007 there is the same behaviour but there is no option to disable it. It is always in effect for reconciled transactions.This post surprised me. I always get a confirmation dialog when I delete a transaction in QW2016. The feature exists, it's just not obvious. In fact, I had to experiment with Preferences to determine where it hides. Edit > Preferences > Register > Notify > Before changing reconciled transactions. This has the side effect of requiring confirmation of deletes.
Any idea if this is available on Quicken 2017 ? if so, how do you do it ? Or how do you turn it on in 2007 ?I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
In Q 2017 there is No Preferences under Edit and I cannot find any Register or Notify options anywhere else. Anybody have an idea ?This post surprised me. I always get a confirmation dialog when I delete a transaction in QW2016. The feature exists, it's just not obvious. In fact, I had to experiment with Preferences to determine where it hides. Edit > Preferences > Register > Notify > Before changing reconciled transactions. This has the side effect of requiring confirmation of deletes.
Steven, are you using Quicken for Mac or Windows? This is an old thread, and it got confusing because people were posting about both above. Quicken for Mac does NOT have an option/preference to set to get a confirmation before deleting.This post surprised me. I always get a confirmation dialog when I delete a transaction in QW2016. The feature exists, it's just not obvious. In fact, I had to experiment with Preferences to determine where it hides. Edit > Preferences > Register > Notify > Before changing reconciled transactions. This has the side effect of requiring confirmation of deletes.
Steven, no need to post twice in the same thread. I responded to you post below, but I'll reply here just for the sake of others who may read this thread in the future.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
I'm MAC. I guess it surprised me so much because it had never happened before that I'm not sure if I tried the Command Z option. I plan to be much more careful in the future but for multiple Undo's do you keep hitting Command Z ?I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
By the way, thank you for the insight.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
Yup, keep hitting Command-Z (or Edit>Undo) and it will step back through your most recent actions of adding, editing, moving and deleting transactions.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
I see where you are coming from on this, when I first began on QM I inadvertently deleted transactions & did not even realize that I had done it. If one realizes the situation than the undelete is just fine. An option on confirmation of deletion in preference s not a bad idea especially if just beginning on QM probably not a bad ideaI don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
Useful whether you are experienced or not. Mistakes can happen to anyone, and if you have not feedback, you may still not know something happened.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
Oh, and be sure to add your vote to hopefully see this implemented.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
@Steve Vance In QM2007 this "option" is ALWAYS on...you always get a warning dialog when deleting a transaction.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
Yes, I strongly agree with @smayer97 that this is not a feature just for Quicken Mac newbies -- anyone can inadvertently click the delete key without realizing it.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
Yes, it was in 2007 but I'm using 2017 4.5.4 now and that feature, as well as several others that I found useful, seem to have disappeared. I had missed several updates so it was a big jump and found 2017 a big disappointment. It may have made high-powered users happy but it seemed to make my usage more difficult.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
My bookkeeper showed me that in Quickbooks there is a Log that shows all of your most recent transactions and allows you to then go back in and Undo or edit them. Apparently, Quicken does not offer the same feature.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
Just trying to answer the question you asked about QM2007, unless that was a typo.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)
As the OP in this thread, I think Jacobs post yesterday nails it. The coding needed to do this is probably quite simple. I hope the developers have it on their list of to do's. I'm sure most Quicken Mac users have inadvertently deleted transactions without realizing it. The undelete feature is useful, but only if you know you've deleted something.I don't know if you're using Quicken for Mac or Windows. In Quicken for Mac, if you realize you accidentally deleted a transaction, you can just Undo (Command-Z) and the transaction will be restored. And Quicken has multiple undo, so you can back up and undeleted multiple actions if you need to go back several steps. I originally asked for a confirmation message when I started testing Quicken 2015 after many years with Quicken 2007 and earlier, but in practice, I've found the unlimited undo functionality is better than having to confirm every deletion.. (You may not agree; I'm just offering my two cents...)