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rtv2023
October 2, 2024
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change color of highlighted text QB24

  • October 2, 2024
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In QB24, if I go to make a General Journal entry and click on a bank account or an interest account (for example), a small window opens showing all of the available accounts. The one you choose gets highlighted with a solid dark blue bar. It is so dark that on a list you cant tell what it says under the highlight so you cant read which one is highlighted. I want to change the color of the highlite to something lighter.

I have looked through the setting and edit menu but can't find anything that addresses this.

Can anyone help?

    Best answer by MirriamM

    Let me help you change your desired background color, rtv2023.

     

    To change the view of your company file, you can select either Light Mode or Dark Mode.

     

    To do this, here's how:

     

    1. Go to the Apple menu,
    2. Choose System Preferences and click General.
    3. Under Appearance, select Light.

     

    Additionally, QuickBooks will use the accent color you have chosen in the General System Preferences for its buttons and icons. This means that the registers, forms, reports, and lists will all display in Light Mode.

     

    In registers, you can assign a color by choosing from a list of colors that work well in both Dark Mode and Light Mode, or you can select one from the palette. When you pick a color, the register content and alternating rows will update to appear in that color. Whatever color you choose will apply to that register until you change it.

     

    For reports, you have the option of viewing your content with a dark background or light background. The dark background will be displayed by default while in Dark Mode, but you can change this by navigating to Preferences, Reporting, and under the General tab unchecking the box labeled Use dark background for report content.

     

    Just in case you want to know more about QuickBooks for Mac, you can check out this user's guide for more guidance: QuickBooks Mac Plus User’s Guide.

     

    Feel free to reach out if you have any follow-up questions or other QuickBooks concerns. I'm here to help, rtv2023. 

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    CarlSJ
    October 2, 2024

    I can help you determine why a dark highlighted color appears when selecting a bank account, @rtv2023.

     

    The dark blue highlight occurs due to the high-resolution settings on your Windows system, which can impact the QuickBooks application.

     

    To adjust the display settings for the QuickBooks app, let's open it's file location:

     

    1. Close QuickBooks Desktop.
    2. Click on the Windows Start menu.
    3. Search for the QuickBooks app and select Open File Location.
    4. Right-click the QuickBooks folder, then click Properties.



    5. Select the Compatibility section and select Change high DPI settings.



    6. Put a checkmark on the Override high DPI scaling behavior box.
    7. Select Application in the Scailing performed by dropdown.



    8. Once done, click OK.
    9. Restart your computer to apply the changes, then open QuickBooks Desktop.

     

    For more information about changing the Windows display settings for the QuickBooks app, please refer to this article: Fix screen issues in QuickBooks Desktop.

     

    Furthermore, you can learn how to reconcile your accounts to ensure they match your bank and credit card statements for accurate financial data.

     

    Let me know if you need additional assistance changing the highlighted text in QuickBooks Desktop. Have a good one.

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    rtv2023Author
    October 2, 2024

    Thank you for the response, but I am using desktop iMac.

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    MirriamMAnswer
    October 2, 2024

    Let me help you change your desired background color, rtv2023.

     

    To change the view of your company file, you can select either Light Mode or Dark Mode.

     

    To do this, here's how:

     

    1. Go to the Apple menu,
    2. Choose System Preferences and click General.
    3. Under Appearance, select Light.

     

    Additionally, QuickBooks will use the accent color you have chosen in the General System Preferences for its buttons and icons. This means that the registers, forms, reports, and lists will all display in Light Mode.

     

    In registers, you can assign a color by choosing from a list of colors that work well in both Dark Mode and Light Mode, or you can select one from the palette. When you pick a color, the register content and alternating rows will update to appear in that color. Whatever color you choose will apply to that register until you change it.

     

    For reports, you have the option of viewing your content with a dark background or light background. The dark background will be displayed by default while in Dark Mode, but you can change this by navigating to Preferences, Reporting, and under the General tab unchecking the box labeled Use dark background for report content.

     

    Just in case you want to know more about QuickBooks for Mac, you can check out this user's guide for more guidance: QuickBooks Mac Plus User’s Guide.

     

    Feel free to reach out if you have any follow-up questions or other QuickBooks concerns. I'm here to help, rtv2023. 

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