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ksoucie-a10fabri
Level 1

Why can I not use "/" in product name anymore?

I am unable to use this character while naming products and I need it for steel thickness.
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MJ_R
QuickBooks Team

Why can I not use "/" in product name anymore?

Hi ksoucie-a10afabri,

 

Welcome to the Intuit Community! QuickBooks is a flexible program that helps you to manage your accounting with ease. I can see how significant it is for you to add symbols to your products' names.

 

Let's take some troubleshooting steps to ensure you can add a slash while using your QuickBooks Online account. An accumulation of historical data can cause unexpected behaviors. 

 

To begin, open your account through an incognito window to rule out the possibility of a webpage issue. You can do this by using the following keyboard shortcuts: 

 

  • Safari: Control + Option + P
  • Google Chrome: Press Ctrl + Shift + N
  • Firefox or Internet Explorer: Ctrl + Shift + P

 

If that works fine using a private browser, go back to your original browser and clear its cache so the system can start fresh. Also, using a different supported browser can help us dig deep into the root cause of this unexpected behavior.

 

However, if you'd like to learn more about grouping products and services, here's a resource you can browse: Group products and services into different categories in QuickBooks Online.

 

Additionally, you can check out this article for more tips and resources while working with QuickBooks in the future: Help articles, video tutorials, and more.

 

You can always reply if you have other queries about managing your products. Let me know if you have any other tasks that you'd like me to help you with. It would be my pleasure to lend you a hand again.

ksoucie-a10fabri
Level 1

Why can I not use "/" in product name anymore?

Hey Steve, 

 

I actually cannot see that number you sent. The recent update does not allow the "@" symbol either which I use for lengths as well. 

MJ_R
QuickBooks Team

Why can I not use "/" in product name anymore?

Hi @ksoucie-a10fabri,

 

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