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How do I add a category to a transaction that includes an inter-account transfer?

I have an account set up in Quicken for our mortgage. When I make a mortgage payment, it's set up to automatically split between mortgage interest and a transfer to the mortgage account to reflect the principal payment. This principal amount does not show up in any spending category. Is there a way to categorize this amount while still accomplishing the transfer to the mortgage account.
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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A category either increases your net worth (Income cat) or decreases it (expense cat).
    A transfer does neither.  It reduces the value of your checking account, but at the same time reduces the balance owed on your mortgage ... a net $0 to your net worth.
    You might want to look at the Cash Flow report to see if that's closer to what you want.
    Q user since DOS version 5
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Home & Business
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

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  • splasher
    splasher SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    No, not in Quicken for Windows.

    -splasher using Q continuously since 1996
    - Subscription Quicken - Win11 and QW2013 - Win11
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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓
    A category either increases your net worth (Income cat) or decreases it (expense cat).
    A transfer does neither.  It reduces the value of your checking account, but at the same time reduces the balance owed on your mortgage ... a net $0 to your net worth.
    You might want to look at the Cash Flow report to see if that's closer to what you want.
    Q user since DOS version 5
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Home & Business
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP
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