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joelrbreen
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Can I show a percent for only the total column in P & L. I know I can add percent of column to all columns, but I can not hide the columns that I do not want to view.

 
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Rose-A
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Can I show a percent for only the total column in P & L. I know I can add percent of column to all columns, but I can not hide the columns that I do not want to view.

Thanks for getting back to us, joelrbreen.

 

The option to show the Total percentage only is unavailable in QuickBooks Desktop. As a workaround, you can export the report into Excel and customize it from there.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. On the report screen, click the Excel drop-down and select Create New Worksheet.
  2. Click Create new worksheetz.PNG
  3. Hit Export.

To learn more about customizing reports in QuickBooks Desktop, check these out:

 

I want to make sure you're able to work with QuickBooks at its optimum. If this requires additional help, let me know by clicking the Reply button below. It's my pleasure to help at any time.

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Joshua R
QuickBooks Team

Can I show a percent for only the total column in P & L. I know I can add percent of column to all columns, but I can not hide the columns that I do not want to view.

Good afternoon, @joelrbreen.

 

I'm here to show you how to customize your reports.

 

Customize reports

  1. Run a report.
  2. On the Report window, select Customize Report.
  3. On the Modify Report window, go to the tab/s you need to update, then select OK when you're done.

Note: The display tab (appears after you select customize report) is where you can select what columns you want to appear on the report.

 

Display rows/Display columns.

  • Active: include all rows or columns that have activity in the selected date range, regardless of the balance.
  • All: all available rows and columns. Choosing All overrides the filters.
  • Non-Zero: include only the rows and columns that have a non-zero balance.

If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out. We're always happy to help.

joelrbreen
Level 1

Can I show a percent for only the total column in P & L. I know I can add percent of column to all columns, but I can not hide the columns that I do not want to view.

Thanks for your response. I have tried this.

 

My example: 12 Month P & L. Columns Jan-Dec plus Total. I only want percent on Total. I do not see an option to hide % columns for Jan-Dec. In the Preview window I can adjust, but not hide the columns.

joelrbreen
Level 1

Can I show a percent for only the total column in P & L. I know I can add percent of column to all columns, but I can not hide the columns that I do not want to view.

Thanks for your reply. I have tried this, but I am unable to hide the percent columns for Jan - Dec.

 

I only want the percent column for the Total. In print preview I can adjust column width, but I can not hide a column.

Rose-A
Moderator

Can I show a percent for only the total column in P & L. I know I can add percent of column to all columns, but I can not hide the columns that I do not want to view.

Thanks for getting back to us, joelrbreen.

 

The option to show the Total percentage only is unavailable in QuickBooks Desktop. As a workaround, you can export the report into Excel and customize it from there.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. On the report screen, click the Excel drop-down and select Create New Worksheet.
  2. Click Create new worksheetz.PNG
  3. Hit Export.

To learn more about customizing reports in QuickBooks Desktop, check these out:

 

I want to make sure you're able to work with QuickBooks at its optimum. If this requires additional help, let me know by clicking the Reply button below. It's my pleasure to help at any time.

joelrbreen
Level 1

Can I show a percent for only the total column in P & L. I know I can add percent of column to all columns, but I can not hide the columns that I do not want to view.

I was afraid of that. The "export to Excel" is a clunky workaround. I down loaded the advanced reporting package, but I am not sure I want to learn a new proficiency. Maybe I will just pay somebody and see if I can get a template I can import and reuse.

 

Thanks for you efforts.

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