complete beginner

[Liz]

On Mon, 06 Apr 2015 23:11:17 +0100
Janet Tweedy <jan at lancedal.net> wrote:

> Sorry if this is too simple but ...
> 
> Is there anywhere on this list where I could ask some really simple 
> questions? We used to use Quickbooks until our version wouldn't move
> to windows 7, since then we've been sort of lost :) Installed
> Gnu-cash but can't seem to input separate items on invoices either
> from us or to us. Is this something that is not possible in the
> program?
> 
> I run a very small printing business but also would like to run a
> home account, but need to input a breakdown of invoices and not
> simply enter the total amounts.
> No vat needed, running on a pc and laptop under windows 7, just need
> to keep a tally of what I paid for separate items.
> 
> Janet
> 

Feel free to ask here.
Read the tutorial and concepts guide
http://www.gnucash.org/docs/v2.4/C/gnucash-guide/index.html
or in pdf 
http://www.gnucash.org/docs/v2.4/C/gnucash-guide.pdf

Starting with the invoice
you just keep hitting the tab key and new lines appear as needed