[GNC] how to search

[Glenn Fowler]

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On Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 9:21 AM David Carlson <david.carlson.417 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> A small addendum to Derek's comments:
>
> When in the GnuCash program hit F1 to see the help manual.
>
> Also, on the website are links to both the help manual <
> https://www.gnucash.org/viewdoc.phtml?rev=4&lang=C&doc=help>l and  the
> Tutorial and Concepts Guide <
> https://www.gnucash.org/viewdoc.phtml?rev=4&lang=C&doc=guide>
>
> On Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 7:27 AM Derek Atkins <derek at ihtfp.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Billie,
> >
> > On Thu, June 3, 2021 7:50 am, Billie-Internet wrote:
> > > Good Morning,
> > > I have been using gnucash since 1/1/2021 and I am frustrated with split
> > > transactions and unbalance account.
> >
> > The Imbalance account gets created when you *enter* an imbalanced
> > transaction.  This happens when you, um, hit the *enter* key.  If you're
> > creating a split transaction then you should not hit the enter key until
> > you are absolutely done will all the splits.
> >
> > The GnuCash Guide documentation goes through a very detailed,
> step-by-step
> > instruction on how to enter a split transaction.  I highly recommend you
> > read the docs.
> >
> > > Now, I could rip gnucash out of my computer and stomp it to death but I
> > > have 6 months worth of data it in.
> > > I have spent 2 days trying to search for answers and I am amazed that
> so
> > > many smart people that can write this program can't do a better job of
> > > "support"  or finding an answer.
> >
> > Maybe the issue is not asking the right question?  Even here, in this
> > email, you don't actually say WHAT your issue is, so I'm only guessing.
> >
> > > Could someone please send me a link on how to seach the mail lists.  A
> > > link
> > > that is understandable to the non-computer-geek-normal-user.
> >
> > Go to www.google.com and search for:
> >
> >   site:lists.gnucash.org <your query>
> >
> > > Better than that, someone share a link on where someone can be hired to
> > > just fix the problem!
> >
> > You don't actually state what your problem is...
> >
> > > Thanks.
> > > Frustrated,--
> > > Billie
> > > 706-383-9057
> >
> > Good Luck,
> >
> > > Please remember to CC this list on all your replies.
> > > You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All.
> >
> > -derek
> >
> > --
> >        Derek Atkins                 617-623-3745
> >        derek at ihtfp.com             www.ihtfp.com
> >        Computer and Internet Security Consultant
> >
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