Why is a simple manually entered transaction so difficult !
I used to be able to hit "return" to enter a transaction manually, after doing so the register would automatically open up a new transaction field in the next line up. My cursor would automatically be in the date field, just by moving the arrow button I could adjust the date as needed AND also move over to the next field. Just by using the arrow I could quickly move across the entire transaction. Now I have to use shortcut keys or move my cursor? Is there not better option? The next check number should already be populated.
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I have been using Quicken for over 20 years, used Windows until the mac version came out. Switched several years ago. Maybe I should downgrade to the starter version for simplicity sake. I just want to manually enter transactions into my register in the most quick and efficient way possible. My financial institution does not provide online access to download
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New transaction: I think from the context of your original post, you already know that Command-N will save the current transaction and start a new one. No need to hit Return first. You may not also know that you can change Command-N to a different keystroke if you prefer. See this:
macOS Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
The Action column is not always the same however
I would find it really annoying if the check number we automatically entered every time I tabbed through that column and I had to stop and delete it. Hitting the +/= key shouldn't be a big deal, I hope.
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That said, I don't have any objection if this is an option in settings. You might want to create a new IDEA post called "Auto enter check number for every new checking transaction" and see how many votes it gets. I have to say, though, that with the limited development resources the team has available and the huge number improvement requests already on the table, I don't see this happening anytime soon.