Register Font/Text Color in Quickbooks 2020 for Mac

Hello Peter,

The register font color can be changed to use black/white text by selecting the Color popup in the righthand corner of your register window and unselecting the "Allows Color Text" option.

Hi @GKAD,

You can change the grids on the register but not the font on it, you can use this so you’ll be able to clarify the details. Let me show you how to modify it.

Here's how:

1. Open the Use Register window.
2. Click the Edit menu.
3. Select Change Account Color.
4. Choose a color that fits your preferences.
5. Hit Ok.

For a reference, you can also check this article to modify your templates for your transactions: Use and customize form templates.

Keep in touch if there's anything I can help you with. I'm always around to provide further assistance.

Yes, I figured out you can change the color of the grid. The color of the font is the real issue. I can't understand why there is not an option for black text. It seems like this will lead to nothing but eye strain.

I am left with the choice of all black and white registers to have something legible.

Is there somewhere to register this complaint and request a future change?

Thanks,

Peter

Thanks for getting back to us, @GKAD.

I can see how having an option to change the register's font color would be helpful for you and your business. Rest assured that I'll pass along your suggestion to our Product Developers. They're always looking for ideas to consider on how to improve QuickBooks.

In the meantime, I recommend visiting our Blog site. This is where we share recent happenings and future developments, such as updates to newly added features.

Just in case, I'll add this article for future reference: QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2019 User’s Guide.

Please let me know if you have any other issues or concerns by leaving a comment in this thread. I'm always here to assist. Have a great rest of the day!

Acct_Ben,

What version of QB is this? I don't see it for QB 2020 for Mac but am I somehow missing it?

Thanks,

Peter

Hello again, @GKAD.

I'm happy to show you on how to check the version you're using, here's what you'll need to do:

1. On your QuickBooks Desktop for Mac account, go to the Help menu.
2. Choose Product Information.
3. In the Product Info window, locate Product.

You can check this article for more detailed information: Find QuickBooks Desktop product and license info.

 If you need anything moving forward, our inbox is always open. I'm here for you. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Isn't there a way to change the font color on all registers at once?  Or do I have to change every single register individually?

Hello there, Deb B.

Yes, we'll have to manually change the font color to each register. I'll also add this feedback to our engineers so  they can include this option to our future updates. I attached this thread for their reference. 

You can check out our help article if you need more help with QuickBooks display preferences. 

Feel free to get back to me if you need anything else. 

This option no longer appears to be available in the 2020 version??  As mentioned elsewhere, the only way I can see to achieve black text is to have grey windows.  Sigh.

I don't know about earlier versions, but in Mac QB 2021, unchecking "Allows Color Text" in the register's top right color picker will get you black text. This is shown in the reply be Acct_Ben way up at the top. MUCH BETTER. Then you can use the color picker for whatever background color you prefer. This functionality is also discussed in the video posted above. 

I have tried every color available and they all make the registers very difficult to read. A quick internet search shows that I am not alone in this problem. When will you issue an update to address this issue?

This is ridiculous. You charge outrageous fees for a forced upgrade and then provide a lousy product. I am actively migrating my data to another platform.

Hi tunawish,

I realized we have different preferences based on our needs. I get your point and I see how it would help if there's a different color option.

I would also encourage you to send feedback to our product development team, so they'll know that you'd like to have other options.  I'll do the same on my end.

1. Choose QuickBooks > Preferences.
2. On the Preferences pane, select Feedback.
3. Click the Enable sending usage data to Intuit check box.
4. The preference is enabled by default.
5. 4 Close the Preferences window.

Let me know if you have other questions in mind. Take care and have a good one!