What does the lightening bolt mean that shows up next to Check # Column every once in awhile?

Robert Kester

I have used Quicken for many years but have never figured out what that little lightening bolt means. It has only appeared in my Check Register once in a blue moon.

Ps56k2

Do you mean like this ?

I have only seen it as part of the "Sent" text,
which represents the transaction payment was uploaded to the bill payment service.

splasher

When my CU was Direct Connect and I would initiate a transfer between CU accounts via Quicken, the lightning bolt would be displayed.

If I did the transfer on the CU's website, no lightning bolt.

Robert Kester

Thanks for replies. I guess it is one of those things that really mean nothing in the long run.

Ps56k2

Well, I guess that depends upon you using any of the online payment features,

that would be represented by the "Sent" text -
if NOT - then that is a weird anomoly...

Robert Kester

It showed up this time when I made an entry for a check, I don't often write a check, but use my debit card for my checking account. Oh well, no big deal. A lot of real problems in Quicken have been corrected over the last year or so. It just keeps getting better.

splasher

Is that Payee a Memorized Payee (MP) (Tools menu)?  If so, is the MP the sort of transaction that might cause the lightning bolt?

Ps56k2

Is your icon a hotlink - what happens if you click on it ?

This is what I get -