[GNC] how to search

[David Carlson]

A small addendum to Derek's comments:

When in the GnuCash program hit F1 to see the help manual.

Also, on the website are links to both the help manual <
https://www.gnucash.org/viewdoc.phtml?rev=4&lang=C&doc=help>l and  the
Tutorial and Concepts Guide <
https://www.gnucash.org/viewdoc.phtml?rev=4&lang=C&doc=guide>

On Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 7:27 AM Derek Atkins <derek at ihtfp.com> wrote:

> Hi Billie,
>
> On Thu, June 3, 2021 7:50 am, Billie-Internet wrote:
> > Good Morning,
> > I have been using gnucash since 1/1/2021 and I am frustrated with split
> > transactions and unbalance account.
>
> The Imbalance account gets created when you *enter* an imbalanced
> transaction.  This happens when you, um, hit the *enter* key.  If you're
> creating a split transaction then you should not hit the enter key until
> you are absolutely done will all the splits.
>
> The GnuCash Guide documentation goes through a very detailed, step-by-step
> instruction on how to enter a split transaction.  I highly recommend you
> read the docs.
>
> > Now, I could rip gnucash out of my computer and stomp it to death but I
> > have 6 months worth of data it in.
> > I have spent 2 days trying to search for answers and I am amazed that so
> > many smart people that can write this program can't do a better job of
> > "support"  or finding an answer.
>
> Maybe the issue is not asking the right question?  Even here, in this
> email, you don't actually say WHAT your issue is, so I'm only guessing.
>
> > Could someone please send me a link on how to seach the mail lists.  A
> > link
> > that is understandable to the non-computer-geek-normal-user.
>
> Go to www.google.com and search for:
>
>   site:lists.gnucash.org <your query>
>
> > Better than that, someone share a link on where someone can be hired to
> > just fix the problem!
>
> You don't actually state what your problem is...
>
> > Thanks.
> > Frustrated,--
> > Billie
> > 706-383-9057
>
> Good Luck,
>
> > Please remember to CC this list on all your replies.
> > You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All.
>
> -derek
>
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David Carlson