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Edit a ledger file

Open main.ledger, add a semicolon comment, and save it in the built-in editor.

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This example edits a comment only. Ledger transactions require balanced postings and valid syntax.

1Open the file

Open Editor and select main.ledger in the file tree.

1 · Open the file. Open Editor and select main.ledger in the file tree.Edit a ledger file — step 11
Selected ledger file. Select the image to enlarge it.

2Add a comment

At the top, type a semicolon followed by your note. Comments do not add transactions.

2 · Add a comment. At the top, type a semicolon followed by your note. Comments do not add transactions.Edit a ledger file — step 22
Semicolon comment at the start of the file. Select the image to enlarge it.

3Save the file

Click Save. Check the saved message before leaving the editor.

3 · Save the file. Click Save. Check the saved message before leaving the editor.Edit a ledger file — step 33
Save the edited file. Select the image to enlarge it.

4Verify the result

The comment remains in the file. Account balances are unchanged.

4 · Verify the result. The comment remains in the file. Account balances are unchanged.Edit a ledger file — step 4
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Result: The comment is saved and the account balances are unchanged.