The Description text box (Alt+D) includes the default description for the transaction code. Unlimited additional text can be added to complete the description for the transaction. The default description can be edited and will only be changed for the current entry. Blank lines can be entered to separate paragraphs of text by simply pressing the Enter key.

Formatting & Statement Comments: Text in this field can be formatted to include bold, italic and underline attributes. Additionally, the text can include statement comments which print on reports but not on statements. These formatting attributes and statement comments can be cleared by selecting the Clear Attributes option from the shortcut menu.

Text Macros: This field allows the use of text macros. Various text macro options can be accessed via the shortcut menu.

Spell Check: The button (or Alt+C) can be used to spell check all text in the Description field. Spell checking is performed as you type if the Automatic spell check as you type check box on the Spell Check Options window is selected. Furthermore, new transactions will automatically be spell checked when the transaction is saved if the Automatic spell check when adding transactions check box on the Spell Check Options window is selected.

See also:   Shortcut Menus
  Selecting Text