Shortcuts to Journal Entry Batches

"Ugh, manual journal entries take forever!" Sound familiar?  Well I have a few tricks to speed up the process!

Journal Entry batches can have a default row that will store information you type over and over again, such as post dates, journal and account numbers.

First, let's make sure you have a default row.  Select Tools and Options from the menu bar.  Select the Records tab, highlight Journal Entry, and make sure Yes is selected for Display first row of batch as default row.  Now, we can set user preferences.  Are you more of a keyboard person or a mouse person?  Well, there is an option for both!  In the Enter batch default row, select either by field with the F2 key or by row when placing cursor in row.  Now you're all set to give your fingers a break.

Next time you enter journal entries, you'll see a D row at the top of the batch.  Enter your default information in this row.  As you enter transaction information, the defaults will auto populate based on the Enter batch default row option selected.

Check out the Journal Entry Quick Reference Guide and the Tired of Mouse Clicks blog for more shortcuts. 

I hope this makes your life a little easier!