Check numbers

Just go into Checking Register.  If you use the Home Screen it should be on the right or open the Chart of Accounts (Ctrl/A) and go into Checking from there.

Find the transaction and double click on the Payee Name.  That will open a window with the actual check.  Add the check number at the top and click on Save at the bottom.  You'll get a warning, but since you're not actually changing anything to do with the bill or payment, just say Yes/Okay.

Hi Pete,

I am using QuickBooks Desktop Premier Edition 2018. Should I select Banking->Use Register?

Do you mean the following screen? Where should I input the Check Number?

Thanks, Garlyn.

Sorry, I had missed the "To Be Printed" part, thought you had just accepted the manual entry without a Ck#.

Thanks for your note.

Suddenly, when entering out of sequence checks while reconciling my bank account in quickbooks desktop 2018 premier, I am having trouble.  As I click through and accept my entry, the next number automatically populates, which is okay, because I can change it, but it used to stop on the first tab (date) and then go on to the entry of the check number (which would automatically populate the the next check number which I frequently have to change, then to vendor name, then the amount, then the account to post to.  Now it doesn't stop on the check number field, but automatically goes to the vendor name field, so always have to take my mouse and click up on the check number field and fix it, which takes a lot more extra time when entering several checks at once. Is this new?  Did I click on something by mistake?  

Hi heatherbird

I am still new to QB. I have not yet used the print check feature of QB. Maybe I can help you after I have the experience. Sorry about that!

Hey there, heatherbird.

I'm here to help and share with you some information about check number field in QuickBooks Desktop.

Right now, there isn't a way to make the check number field as the default option after accepting an entry from the bank feeds. You'll need to click on the necessary field to manually change the check number.

I've already taken note of your suggestion and will inform you whenever we have it available for our users. Additionally, I'd encourage to visit the What's New section on your QuickBooks Desktop, to be updated with our latest news and updates including product improvements.

You may find this article helpful: https://community.intuit.com/articles/1762582-how-to-edit-check-or-paycheck-numbers.

For additional help, you can also reach out to our QuickBooks Desktop Support. They have additional tools to assist you in getting this resolved.

1. Within your QuickBooks Desktop, click Help at the top menu bar.
2. Click Contact Us.
3. To route you to the correct support expert, we need to know what type of question you have. Give a brief description of your issue and click Continue.
4. We’ll provide you a few options. You choose which one is best for you.

Feel free to drop a reply below if you have any other concerns about check numbers in QuickBooks Desktop.