Use QuickBooks on multiple screens or in Multi-Monitor mode

To increase productivity, you can use QuickBooks Desktop in multiple screens with the new Multi-Monitor mode! It is a feature available in QuickBooks Desktop 2018 and later versions that will help you better manage your financial information.

From only being able to use QuickBooks Desktop on one screen. You can now easily use QuickBooks on multiple screens! Here is an example of how Multi-Monitor Mode works:

Before using QuickBooks on multiple screens or in Multi-Monitor mode, make sure to:

• Set the DPI (font scaling) settings for all screens/monitors at the default level (100%).
• Set all screens/monitors at the same resolution.
• Align your monitors horizontally in your Windows Display settings.
• Use the toggle button to move windows from one monitor to the next.

To enable the feature, go to the View menu, then select Switch to Multi-monitor Mode.

QuickBooks Multi-Monitor Mode Limitations

The following are limitations when entering or using QuickBooks Multi-Monitor mode:

Common issues with Multi-Monitor mode

Dialogue boxes appear on the other monitor from the one I am working on.

Some dialogue boxes may not appear on the screen you are working on. For example, if you have your home page on your right monitor, and you select Invoices, the Invoices page may appear on the left monitor. Simply toggle it back to the right monitor or move it manually.

Certain windows extend across into the other monitor.

Upon entering Multi-Monitor mode, you may notice certain windows span across into the next monitor. Simply move that window to where you want it and either maximize it to that screen or adjust the window length.

How many monitors does QuickBooks Desktop Multi-Monitor support?

QuickBooks Desktop Multi-Monitor Mode supports up to 3 monitors. If you have 4 to 5 monitors, you will be given the choice to pick which monitors (2 or 3) to use for Multi-Monitor mode.