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c-mbrammer
July 24, 2021
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How do you change the date of checks TO BE PRINTED if there are a lot?

  • July 24, 2021
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I have a list of checks entered to be printed at a later date. But they all want to print with an incorrect date. How do you change the date to reflect the date of printing?

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DivinaMercy_N
DivinaMercy_N
July 24, 2021

Hi there, @c-mbrammer.

 

In QuickBooks Online (QBO), you can change the check's date by manually editing each of them. The option to batch update the info of the checks is unavailable. Once done, you now print your checks. 

 

You can also look for a third-party app that integrates with QBO to help you batch edit the checks. Here's how:

 

  1. Head to the QuickBooks Apps store page.
  2. From the search bar, enter a keyword of the feature you need. Example: Batch edit check's date. 
  3. Then, press the Enter key on your keyboard.

 

Also, feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team to help you do any of your QBO tasks. Our live support operating hours are from Monday to Friday 6 AM to 6 PM and on Saturday 6 AM to 3 PM Pacific Time. 

 

If you need further assistance changing your check's date in QBO, feel free to post a reply below. I'm always here to help. 

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Kallens55
September 13, 2021

What about desktop…..how do you change the date

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LeizylM
September 13, 2021

Thank you for posting here on the Community page, Kallens55. 

 

I can guide you on how to change the data of the checks in Quickbooks Desktop.

 

You can go into the check register and change the date of each check.

 

  1. Go to the Company tab.
  2. Click Chart of Accounts.
  3. To view the register, double-click the account. 
  4. Click the checks you want to change the date. You can also check these handy articles that can guide you on how to print checks and common tasks in the chart of accounts:

 


Fill me in if you have additional questions or concerns about printing checks in QuickBooks Desktop. I'm always here to help. Take care always.

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Kallens55
September 13, 2021

I can change the date before it prints but it changes it back as it prints to today’s date.   I’ve tried saving it and also creating it as a memorized check. But neither solves my problem. 

example…. I want to print a check with the date 9/15/2021.  I change the date from 9/12/2021 before I select print. The check number comes up in the left upper corner and I select print.  When the check finishes printing the date flips back to 9/12/2021   When you get the check out of the printer tray it also says 9/12/2021 not 9/15/2021. 

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mv32
September 13, 2021

Thanks for adding more details, @Kallens55.

 

I know how disappointing it is when we're unable to get the output that we expect to see. Worry no more. I can help you change the check date and print it.

 

Let's update your settings for Checking and ensure that you ticked the Change check date when non-cleared check is printed box in the company preference.

 

Here's how:

  1. From the Edit menu and then select Preferences.
  2. Go to Checking and then choose Company Preferences.
  3. Tick the Change check date when non-cleared check is printed box.


     
  4. Hit OK.

 

Well done! You can now print the checks with the date entered. For more information about updating check details, you can reference this article: Create, modify and print checks.

 

In addition, I'll free this resource as your future reference in case you find some hurdles with printing in the future: Troubleshoot Issues with Printing and .PDF Files.

 

Should you need more assistance or have other concerns with printing checks, feel free to comment below. I'll respond as swiftly as I can. Stay safe and more power to your business!

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