How do I delete an Expense category from the drop-down list?Thank you!

Welcome to the Community, John. QuickBooks Online allows you to make an Expense category inactive to remove it from your active list.

Here are the steps on how to make the Expense category inactive:

1. Navigate to Transactions, then select Chart of accounts.
2. Enter the name in the search bar to easily locate the category.
3. Click the dropdown icon, then select Make inactive (reduces usage).
   

QuickBooks enables you to make categories inactive instead of deleting them, allowing for easy reactivation and reuse in the future. This feature saves you time and effort. Once the expense category is inactive, it won't show in the category dropdown. Please see the picture below for a visual reference after making an expense category inactive.
 

Additionally, you can check the helpful resources below to help you manage your Chart of accounts in QBO:

• Use account numbers in your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online
• Manage default and special accounts in your QuickBooks Online chart of accounts

Do you need further assistance in managing your expense categories, John? If so, please use the Reply button below to ask your questions. Have a great day!

Yes! Thank you very much!

JF

Hello there, John.

Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and express your appreciation for the assistance my colleague provided in removing the expense category from your QuickBooks Online (QBO) drop-down list. Your feedback is truly valuable to us.

We're delighted that we effectively resolve your issue. Your positive response motivates us to continue delivering excellent solutions for all your concerns.

Additionally, I'd like to share an additional resource that you might find helpful: Manage default and special accounts in your QuickBooks Online chart of accounts. This article provides insights into which default or special accounts can be deleted, edited, or merged.

Once again, thank you for your kind words. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need further assistance with any QuickBooks-related tasks. We're here to help.