[GNC] Credit and Debit Columns in Journal View

[rudy beuc]

I'm treasurer of a volunteer group. I've been using Quickbooks, but now 
need to transition to Gnucash before I hand over the position to someone 
else.

Currently trying to work with version 5.6 for Windows 11. Ive been 
watching The Busy Bee's YouTube videos and availing myself of other 
resources.

So, I get my files all set up with my desired account structure. Here's 
the thing, in my checking account, my opening balance appears as a debt. 
In fact what should be the Credit and Debit Column as I've seen in other 
examples, appears to be reversely labeled. The Debit column is directly 
next to the cleared or not cleared column. If I enter a check into the 
checking account, it wants to appear as a credit.

What's going on, how do I fix this?

I can provide screenshots.

Thanks,

Rudy Beuc