Introduction
In QuickBooks Desktop, you may need to change the number format to suit your specific business needs or preferences. The number format determines how numbers are displayed throughout the software, including on invoices, reports, and financial statements. This guide will walk you through the steps to change the number format in QuickBooks Desktop.
Steps to Resolve:
Open QuickBooks Desktop on your computer.
From the top menu, select "Edit" and then choose "Preferences."
In the Preferences window, click on "General" in the left sidebar.
In the My Preferences tab, locate the section labeled "Numbers."
Click on the "Company Preferences" button.
In the Company Preferences tab, you will find various options for number formats.
Choose the desired format for numbers, currency, dates, and times by selecting the appropriate options from the dropdown menus.
Once you have made your selections, click on the "OK" button to save the changes.
Close the Preferences window.
After following these steps, the number format in QuickBooks Desktop will be updated according to your chosen preferences. The changes will be applied to all relevant areas within the software, such as invoices, reports, and financial statements.