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Add a desktop expense

Use Register’s new-entry row to record a $5 Demo Stationery expense from Savings.

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1Use the new-entry row

In Register, enter Demo Stationery in the top Payee field.

1 · Use the new-entry row. In Register, enter Demo Stationery in the top Payee field.Add a desktop expense — step 1
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2Choose both postings

Use Expenses:Household for Account (debit), and Assets:Savings for From account.

2 · Choose both postings. Use Expenses:Household for Account (debit), and Assets:Savings for From account.Add a desktop expense — step 22
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3Enter and save the amount

Enter 5.00, then click the + button in the new-entry row.

3 · Enter and save the amount. Enter 5.00, then click the + button in the new-entry row.Add a desktop expense — step 3
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4Find the saved entry

Search for Demo Stationery. Check both account postings and the $5 amount.

4 · Find the saved entry. Search for Demo Stationery. Check both account postings and the $5 amount.Add a desktop expense — step 4
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Result: The saved transaction contains matching Household and Savings postings.