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mbrayne
Level 1

Hi - I was raising question of incorrect search result when entering a name without capitalisation. Can't access the chat record, so here's starting anew.

I have a screenshot I wish to share of this behaviour.
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DivinaMercy_N
Moderator

Hi - I was raising question of incorrect search result when entering a name without capitalisation. Can't access the chat record, so here's starting anew.

Let's perform some troubleshooting steps to isolate the issue, @mbrayne.

 

Are you referring to the magnifying glass icon? This basic search feature, allows you to look for transactions using a single piece of criteria such as date, amount, transaction number, names, etc. 


If you're having a problem using this, let's access your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account using a private browser. There are times that cache and cookies stored on the browser cause problems when running websites. 

 

These shortcut keys you can use:

  • Google Chrome: press Ctrl + Shift + N 
  • Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge: press Ctrl + Shift + P
  • Safari: press Command + Shift + N

 

Once signed in, attempt to search again using the magnifying glass icon. If this works, please go back to your regular browser and clear the cache. If not, you can use another supported browser. It could be that the one you're currently using has a temporary issue with QuickBooks. 

 

Check it here for more details: Search for transactions.

 

Also, adding screenshots to your post in the Community forum is easy. To do so, you'll just need to edit your question by clicking the three dots and select the Photos icon to attach an image. 

 

You can also visit our QBO Help page, so you can browse articles or even questions of other QuickBooks users to help you earn more QuickBooks knowledge that can help you with your accounting tasks. 

 

If you need further assistance about using the basic search feature in QuickBooks, feel free to leave a comment below. I'm always around to help. Have a good one. 

mbrayne
Level 1

Hi - I was raising question of incorrect search result when entering a name without capitalisation. Can't access the chat record, so here's starting anew.

Hi - thanks for those thoughts, but this isn't a cache issue, and happens in whatever browser or app I'm using. 

 

See screenshot below for the place in the customer menu/page where this happens. Not consistently, but quite frequently when I enter a non-capitalised name in the search box at the top of the customer list just under "Sort by Open Balance."

 

Not, in other words, in the main search option on the customer landing page (box to the right of "Batch Actions" - that one always works.

 

The curious thing is that the correct customer name often appears briefly, then disappears as a much longer, apparently random list, of customer names appears. 

 

Screenshot below shows what I mean, from a search yesterday. I typed in venet, and after the correct name flashed briefly, the list below then appeared (surnames blurred out). When I reenter the name with capital letter, then I get a correct result.

 

Screenshot 2021-02-03 211158.png 

 

John C
QuickBooks Team

Hi - I was raising question of incorrect search result when entering a name without capitalisation. Can't access the chat record, so here's starting anew.

Hi mbrayne We appreciate that you state you've having the same issue when using browser, do you have a screen shot of this and does it happen when you use a computer?:thinking_face:

mbrayne
Level 1

Hi - I was raising question of incorrect search result when entering a name without capitalisation. Can't access the chat record, so here's starting anew.

The screenshot I sent you was from Edge, and I get the same behaviour with this particular search function in Chrome. 

GeorgiaC
QuickBooks Team

Hi - I was raising question of incorrect search result when entering a name without capitalisation. Can't access the chat record, so here's starting anew.

Hi mbrayne, thanks for getting back to us on this thread. Do you have any other laptop/computer device nearby to test if the issue persistss there? I've tested this on my end in the same field as the screenshot above and am unable to replicate the issue, do you have a high volume of customers on the system? 

mbrayne
Level 1

Hi - I was raising question of incorrect search result when entering a name without capitalisation. Can't access the chat record, so here's starting anew.

Not a crazy number of customers - under 1000, but yes, it happens on other devices too. Seems sometimes to reflect clumsy fingers on my part in typing in a name, when I'm in a hurry and maybe a couple of keys get hit at the same time. But it's not behaviour that happens in the standard browser search/URL box. 

LieraMarie_A
QuickBooks Team

Hi - I was raising question of incorrect search result when entering a name without capitalisation. Can't access the chat record, so here's starting anew.

Hi there, @mbrayne.

 

Since it occurs even using a different browser, I'd recommend reaching out to our Live Support team. This way, a representative can further investigate why you're getting incorrect search results. 

 

  1. Go to this link: Live Chat.
  2. Fill in the necessary info.
  3. Click Submit.

To ensure we address your concern, our representatives are available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays and 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturdays, PST.

 

Please feel free to reach out to us here with all of your questions and concerns. I'm determined to ensure your success.

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