Create more space to work with your register or transaction list

If your register or transaction list feels cramped, Quicken Classic for Windows provides several ways to make better use of screen space. You can collapse the Account Bar, hide the toolbar, or reduce row height to display more data with less scrolling—especially helpful when working on a smaller screen or reviewing detailed account activity.

Collapse the Account Bar

The Account Bar shows your account list along the left or right edge of the screen. If you're reviewing a wide register—such as an investment account with many columns—or working on a laptop, collapsing the Account Bar can give you more horizontal space.

To collapse or expand the Account Bar:

• Click the small arrow at the top of the bar.

Hide the toolbar

If you prefer a cleaner layout or rely mostly on keyboard shortcuts, you can hide the toolbar entirely using the View menu.

To hide or show the toolbar:

1. Go to the View menu.

2. Click Show Toolbar to toggle it on or off.

   • A checkmark means the toolbar is visible.

   • Clicking it again removes the checkmark and hides the toolbar.

You can also select Customize Toolbar… to show only the buttons you use most often.

Adjust row height in registers

If you're scrolling through a long list of transactions or want to fit more rows on the screen at once, you can reduce the space between rows in your account registers. If you need better readability, you can increase it instead.

To change register row height:

1. Choose Edit > Preferences.

2. Select Register from the left pane.

3. Under Row Height, choose one of the following:

   • Comfortable – Adds extra spacing between rows for easier reading

   • Standard – Balanced spacing (default)

   • Compact – Displays more rows by reducing space between them