Quicken Windows Help

Notify preferences


  1. Choose Edit menu > Preferences.

  2. In the left pane, click Notify.

  3. In the right pane, select the settings you want to use.

    • When entering out-of-date transactions

      Select this preference to be warned when you're about to record a transaction for a different year.

    • Before changing existing transactions

      This preference helps you avoid inadvertently changing a transaction that you've already entered.

    • When entering uncategorized transactions

      Select this preference to be warned when you're entering a transaction without selecting a category. This helps you remember to categorize all your transactions for more complete reports and graphs and budgets.

    • To run a reconcile report after reconcile

      When this preference is turned on, Quicken prompts you to run a reconcile report upon completion of a successful account reconcile.

    • Warn if a check number is reused

      Select this preference to be warned if you enter a check number that is already entered in the same account register.

    • When changing the account of an existing transaction

      Select this preference to be warned if you change the account of a transaction in the All Transactions register.

    • To save a transaction after changing it

      Select this preference to be warned if you change a transaction and then forget to save it.

  4. Click OK to save your changes.