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Perk
May 19, 2025
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Minimize on Toolbar

  • May 19, 2025
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I usually open a few reports at a time and minimize them as I need them. The minimize button is gone from my screen. All I have is the "X" to close the report and constantly recreate to go back and forth. Any ideas on how to get my minimizer button back?

Best answer by BigRedConsulting

QuickBooks is in "One Window" mode.

 

To return to "Multiple Window" mode, where you can resize windows, minimize windows, and see more than one window at a time on the QuickBooks desktop, choose View | Multiple Windows from the QuickBooks menu.

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EduardA
EduardA
May 19, 2025

Hi @Perk.

I understand how frustrating it can be to lose the minimize button while working with your reports as this really disrupts your workflow. I recommend that you first attempt to restart your software, as this often resolves various user interface issues.

 

If the issue persists, consider changing the display settings within QuickBooks by following these steps:

 

  1. Close QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Open the Windows Start menu.
  3. Type "QuickBooks" into the search. Then right-click the QuickBooks icon and select Open file location.
  4. In the folder, right-click the QuickBooks.exe file and select Properties.
  5. Go to the Compatibility tab.
  6. Select the Disable display scaling on high DPI settings checkbox. You can also select Change high DPI settings and then Override high DPI scaling behavior.
  7. Select Apply and then OK.

 

Additionally, visit the Step 2 and Step 3 sections in the following article to adjust view preferences and change your Windows display settings: Fix screen issues.

 

If the minimize button remains unavailable after the above steps, consider updating your software to the latest version as most bugs are fixed in the new updates.

 

Once the issue is resolved, check out this article: QuickBooks Advanced Reporting (QBAR) FAQ. This would help you customize your reports with QuickBooks Advanced Reporting.

 

Should you have further questions about managing your reports in QuickBooks, please don't hesitate to leave a comment.

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PerkAuthor
May 20, 2025

I had my computer administrator do the tasks you advised. It is still not working. I have attached an example of what is happening. I used multiple screens for different tasks I do during the day. When I have to close one, to look at another, I have to recreate if I can't minimize the way I am used to. It is very time consuming and frustrating. It may be a small issue for some, but not for me. Thanks for your help.

BigRedConsulting
BigRedConsultingAnswer
May 20, 2025

QuickBooks is in "One Window" mode.

 

To return to "Multiple Window" mode, where you can resize windows, minimize windows, and see more than one window at a time on the QuickBooks desktop, choose View | Multiple Windows from the QuickBooks menu.

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