How to Use Quickbooks to Write Checks

Writing checks does not necessarily have to be a mundane mind-numbing task. QuickBooks is financial software that can simplify the task of writing checks. With a bit of practice and study you will find you don't put off writing checks anymore.

Instructions

1. Open QuickBooks financial software. From the main menu of the operating system chose start and choose "Programs." From the program menu, choose "QuickBooks."

2. Select the "Banking" menu. From that menu, choose the "Write checks" option.

3. Add the bank account to the "Bank account" drop down menu. Click the "Add new" option in drop down list. Enter the appropriate back account information.

4. Choose the "Quick add" or "Set up" option to add the payee name to the check. "Quick add" only inserts the name in the application. Set up lets the users enter the details of the payee information such as phone number, fax number, and alternate contact info.

5. Enter the dollar amount of the check in the appropriate field.

6. Insert information in the address and memo fields as necessary.

7. Check the "To be printed" box to print the check later on.

8. Click on the "Expenses" tab to enter detailed information about the account that is not necessarily associated with this purchase.

9. Print the check. Click "Home" and then select "Print checks" from the "Bank" section of QuickBooks. Choose the checks that need printing. Notice the checks that appear to the side of the listed checks. Select "OK" and the print check window will open. Choose "Print" from the check print window.