How to enter foreign currency amounts using a shortcut letter

If you frequently record transactions in more than one currency, you can assign a shortcut letter to each currency. Then, instead of selecting the currency manually, you can enter the amount followed by the shortcut letter directly in a payment or deposit field.

Enable multi-currency support

If you don’t see Currency List under the Tools menu, you’ll need to enable multi-currency support.

To enable it:

1. Choose Edit > Preferences.

2. In the left pane, select Calendar and currency.

3. Under Currency, check the box labeled Multicurrency support.

4. Click OK.

The Currency List option now appears under the Tools menu.

Assign a shortcut letter to a currency

Shortcut letters are managed in the Currency List.

To assign a shortcut:

1. Choose Tools > Currency List.

2. In the Currency List window, right-click the currency you want to edit and choose Edit.

3. In the Edit Currency window, enter a single letter in the Shortcut letter field.

4. Click OK.

Each shortcut must be unique. The shortcut appears in the Key column of the Currency List.

Enter a transaction using the shortcut

Once a shortcut is assigned, you can use it when entering a transaction:

• In the Payment or Deposit field, type the amount immediately followed by the shortcut letter.

• For example, if E is the shortcut for Euros, type 50E to enter a payment of 50 Euros.