Question

QB Desktop Find Function retains old filters

Forum|Forum|3 years ago
September 1, 2022
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I have had this problem on several versions of Quickbooks Desktop... most currently struggling with it on QB Desktop Premier Mfg & Wholesale 2020...

I frequently need to use "Find" (Ctrl + F)

When the search window opens, (using the "Advanced" Tab) the "Account" Filter is populated already. In this case, it displays a checking account.

Therefore, I can't search for anything that does not include that account... I have been unable to find a way to open the "Find" window and have no filters present.

Because of this, I must do a "Reset" before I can make a search. The only way I have found to fix the problem is to close and re-open QB... not a good solution.

This is very bothersome. My searches for a fix have turned up no help. Can anyone advise how to clear the filters, so that it will always open in a state with no "Account" already poulated?

QuickBooks Desktop

BigRedConsulting

Level 15

RE: When the search window opens, (using the "Advanced" Tab) the "Account" Filter is populated already. In this case, it displays a checking account.

I've tried but have been unable to duplicate this. Are you sure the window wasn't already open? It can be hard to tell if you have a lot of windows open or have the View | One Window option set, though in those cases you should be able to see it on the Window menu, which lists the open windows.

RE: Therefore, I can't search for anything that does not include that account... I have been unable to find a way to open the "Find" window and have no filters present.

You can delete any filter by clicking on it in the "Current Choices" table and then press Delete on your keyboard.

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KHarAuthor

Thanks for trying to help, but I think you do not understand my problem. I have no idea how anyone might duplicate the problem, as it is inconsistent.

I am well aware how to delete a filter, but that is not the problem. the problem is that the FIND window opens with the Account filter already poulated.

BigRedConsulting

Level 15

RE: Thanks for trying to help, but I think you do not understand my problem.

I think I do, though it seems rather minor, if it's a glitch at all...

RE: I am well aware how to delete a filter, but that is not the problem.

Oh, so Find works fine then? I didn't get that from your initial post because you wrote, "Therefore, I can't search for anything that does not include that account.." Can't generally means something is blocking you from continuing.

So you're simply noting that in some cases it opens with the account filter set, and wondering why? If so, it may be context sensitive, depending on the active window, the way other features are in QuickBooks. That's what I'd guess, except you asserted "Find Function retains old filters" , which find doesn't do. So, with that assertion in mind, it makes sense that the Find window wasn't closed after your last find, as then when you brought it to the front of your lists of windows, it will appear as you last left it - with your old filters set.

Here's my suggestion: To test it for awhile, before pressing Ctrl-F to open Find, check the open windows list to make sure Find isn't already open. Or, use another method to make sure, like closing all widows first. Then press Ctrl-F and see if it ever comes up with unusual default filters.

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italianlaw

Searches in Client List produces words in Italian as suggestions ,,, as if I was in WORD. What the hell is happening?

Yes I do write in Italian but not in QBDT

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italianlaw

QBDT. Searching client name in Customer list produces suggested words Italian. Yes, I do write in Italian but not in QB. What the hell is causing this!?

Anthony

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JamaicaA

QuickBooks Team

Let's verify your Windows language and regional settings to ensure they are aligned, as mismatched ones may lead to system errors, Anthony.

QuickBooks Desktop needs the Windows regional settings to match the specific locale version of QuickBooks you are using. Similarly, all computers accessing the same company file must have identical regional settings, since variations can potentially cause errors.

Let's start with checking your current Regional Settings by following the steps below:

Look at your system's notification area to see if the Windows language bar is visible.
If you notice language codes such as EN (English) or JP (Japanese), adjust them to English (United States/Canada). If no codes appear, the settings are likely already configured to English (United States/Canada).

Next, follow these instructions to adjust your Regional Settings to US/Canada:

Press Windows+R on your keyboard to open the run command.
Type control panel and click OK.
Select Clock, Language and Region, then click on Change Location.
Under Home Location (Current Location in Windows 7 and Vista), choose United States/Canada.
On the Administrative tab, select Change System Locale, then pick English (United States/Canada).
Hit Apply, then OK.
Restart or reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.

Once you're all set, you can start tracking job costs or customizing customer, job, and sales reports in QuickBooks Desktop.

You can count on me if you need help managing your language display, projects, and reports in the program. I'd be glad to help you out.

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