The View -> Filter By ... is used to set/modify the view of the Account Tree Window. The "Accounts" tab of this form allows the selection of the types of accounts to display. These selections effect the view on each specific open window of the account tree.

The "Other" Tab allows enabling/disabling of the options; Show Hidden accounts, Show zero total accounts.

The Account Tree window, by default, only shows the quantity of each commodity that you own, under the column heading Total. Often, however, you may want to display other values. This is easily accomplished by clicking on the title bar Options button (the small down pointing arrow on the right side of the main account window title bar), and selecting the option(s) to display. These selections set the view on all open windows of the account tree.