Why had one category disappeared from my category list?

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Hi @eaduddy,
Was the missing "Category" one of the standard categories or was it a custom category that you created?
When you open up the "Category List" ( go to > "Tools" > "Category List" ) is the "Show hidden categories? check-box at the bottom checked? Also, do you see the missing category on the list?
If you cannot see the category on the Category List after toggling the "Show hidden categories" checkbox, I suggest that you backup your current Quicken Datafile and perform a "Validation & Repair" on the Datafile.
Here's a LINK to the guidance for that. You should follow the section entitled "Fourth, Copy your file and Validate".
Let us know how that goes.
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HI @eaduddy,
It is hard to know for sure why it happened. And don't worry - if it does happen again, just come back here and someone will help you!
Take care.
FrankxQuicken Home, Business & Rental Property - Windows 10-Home Version
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Answers
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Hi @eaduddy,
Was the missing "Category" one of the standard categories or was it a custom category that you created?
When you open up the "Category List" ( go to > "Tools" > "Category List" ) is the "Show hidden categories? check-box at the bottom checked? Also, do you see the missing category on the list?
If you cannot see the category on the Category List after toggling the "Show hidden categories" checkbox, I suggest that you backup your current Quicken Datafile and perform a "Validation & Repair" on the Datafile.
Here's a LINK to the guidance for that. You should follow the section entitled "Fourth, Copy your file and Validate".
Let us know how that goes.
FrankxQuicken Home, Business & Rental Property - Windows 10-Home Version
- - - - Quicken User since 1984 - - -
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The "show hidden categories" box was unchecked. When I checked it, the category returned. Why did this randomly happen? I will never remember this "fix" if it happens again.0
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For some reason, e.g., an accidental click on the category's "Hide" checkbox while in the Category List view, this category was marked as hidden.
You may want to remove the "Hide" checkmark from that category.
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HI @eaduddy,
It is hard to know for sure why it happened. And don't worry - if it does happen again, just come back here and someone will help you!
Take care.
FrankxQuicken Home, Business & Rental Property - Windows 10-Home Version
- - - - Quicken User since 1984 - - -
- If you find this reply helpful, please click "Helpful" (below), so others will know! Thank you. -1
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