Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Computerized Farm Record Keeping with Quicken® 2002

Bulletin 897-02


Getting Started

Program Option Settings for Quicken 2002

In the menu bar, Click Edit, Click Options to open the drop down window containing the following options: Quicken Program, Register, Write Checks, Reports and Graphs, Reminders, Internet Options, Web Connect, Desktop and Customize Toolbar. Each option will show the different settings that can be customized. The settings that follow are the suggestions of the authors. After you become familiar with the program and its features, you may want to review these settings and change them to suit your preferences.

General Options

Click OK to close the GENERAL OPTIONS window.

Register Options

Note: The quick fill settings are suggestions. Different users have different preferences for these settings. You may want to experiment with these settings to determine which you prefer.

Click OK to close the REGISTER OPTIONS window.

Check Options

Click OK to close the CHECKS OPTIONS window.

Report and Graphs Options

Click OK to close the REPORTS & GRAPH OPTIONS window.

Reminder Options

Click OK to close the REMINDER OPTIONS window.

Internet Options and Web Connect settings and options are user specific.

Desktop option is set to Save Desktop on Exit and is OK as is.


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