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swcs61
Dec 7, 2019 4:38 PM UTC
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How do I add account numbers to my accounts. There is no number field in the edit portion.

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Adrian_A
Adrian_AAnswer
Dec 7, 2019 6:08 PM UTC

It's possible that you've turned off the Use account numbers option, swcs61.

 

Just a heads up, before changing your account number you'll have to deactivate the account first. 

 

Then, here's how to enable the Use account number feature.

 

  1. From the Edit menu, select Preferences.
  2. Select Accounting .
  3. Go to the Company Preferences tab.
  4. Tick (✓) the Use account numbers field.
  5. Click OK.

 

Afterward, go back to your chart of accounts, and then you'll have now the option to edit the numbers.

 

 

I'll be right here to help you anytime.

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Adrian_A
Adrian_AAnswer
Dec 7, 2019 6:08 PM UTC

It's possible that you've turned off the Use account numbers option, swcs61.

 

Just a heads up, before changing your account number you'll have to deactivate the account first. 

 

Then, here's how to enable the Use account number feature.

 

  1. From the Edit menu, select Preferences.
  2. Select Accounting .
  3. Go to the Company Preferences tab.
  4. Tick (✓) the Use account numbers field.
  5. Click OK.

 

Afterward, go back to your chart of accounts, and then you'll have now the option to edit the numbers.

 

 

I'll be right here to help you anytime.

    swcs61Author
    Dec 9, 2019 2:21 PM UTC

    The answer I received answered my question perfectly! 

    Thank you!

    Affvince
    Oct 27, 2021 12:53 AM UTC

    Trying to run a chec detail report with account numbers. Inserted the heading, but can’t get it to populate even though I entered the account number into the customer and vendor. 

    Mich_S
    Oct 27, 2021 2:44 AM UTC

    I'm glad you joined the thread, @Affvince.

     

    Allow me to guide you in running a Check Detail report with account numbers on it.

     

    I recommend that you follow the instructions provided by @Adrian_A in this post to ensure that account numbers are appropriately entered into QuickBooks.

     

    On the other hand, to view the account number from the Check Detail report, I recommend customizing the report and ensuring that the Account field is included. Here's how:

     

    1. Go to the Report menu. Then Select Banking and Check Detail.
    2. Click the Customize Report button.
    3. Navigate the Display tab.
    4. From the Columns field, search and check Account.
    5. Once done, hit OK.

     

    Here are some visual guides:

     

     

     

     

     

    For future use, you can check out these articles to learn more about handling reports in QuickBooks:

     

    Please hit the Reply button if you have other questions with QuickBooks and reports. It's my pleasure to always help. Keep safe always.

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