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19nscda54
Oct 16, 2018 12:40 AM UTC
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How do I change the name of an account in QuickBooks online? Everything else about the account should stay the same.

I want to just edit the account name, nothing else.

arkvalleyinfoAnswer
Oct 16, 2018 12:40 AM UTC

Hi 19nscda54,

To change an account name:

  1. In the left navigation bar, click Transactions.
  2. Select Chart of Accounts.
  3. Look for your account, then click the small drop-down arrow beside View Register or Run Report.
  4. Choose Edit.
  5. Update the name of the account.
  6. Click Save and Close.

Let me know if you have other questions.

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14 replies

arkvalleyinfo
Oct 16, 2018 12:40 AM UTC
The word transactions is not in my left navigation bar.  Now what?
    REk1
    Oct 30, 2018 3:50 AM UTC

    Choose Accounting in the left navigation bar. Then 'Chart of Accounts'. Go to the account you wish to edit. Click on the drop down button next to View Register or Run Report. Edit will be one of the options.

    OldFatDog
    Oct 16, 2018 12:40 AM UTC
    It is not in my left navigation bar either.
    arkvalleyinfoAnswer
    Oct 16, 2018 12:40 AM UTC

    Hi 19nscda54,

    To change an account name:

    1. In the left navigation bar, click Transactions.
    2. Select Chart of Accounts.
    3. Look for your account, then click the small drop-down arrow beside View Register or Run Report.
    4. Choose Edit.
    5. Update the name of the account.
    6. Click Save and Close.

    Let me know if you have other questions.

      arseliamartinez
      Jan 21, 2019 7:57 PM UTC

      Thank you

      vpcontroller
      vpcontroller
      Oct 16, 2018 12:40 AM UTC

      "The word transactions is not in my left navigation bar.  Now what?"

      From the Dashboard, select Accounting tab. It will take to Chart of Accounts. Select "Edit" under drop-down arrow next to view register.

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