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Question

Software for simple checkbook register instead of Excel?

Feb 4, 2015 2:53PM PST

Hi,

I have Excel 97 on my PC (Windows 7) but it really does a lot of things I don't need, with complicated formulas and sigmas and such.

I would like to find a simple checkbook register--enter the information, add or subtract each amount--and it automatically does the math for each entry.

I recall a program called Money from many years ago that did exactly what I want to do. Does anyone know if it's still available, name of publisher, or some other simple software for me to use with Windows 7?

As always, many thanks to my Forum friends who are so generous and helpful with their time and patience.

Ellie

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Do you recommend one over the others?
Feb 5, 2015 1:20PM PST

If so, please let me know. Thanks!

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I don't use any of them
Feb 8, 2015 11:44AM PST

what I do use is a program for creating check registers, because I got tired of the small area they had in the ones you get from the bank. I also didn't like the column set up in them. I just looked on my old computer and couldn't find it, so probably removed it after printing up enough they've lasted me some years. I noticed I'm on the last one recently, so will have to make up some more soon.

http://www.printablepaper.net/search.php?q=check+register&sa=Search+All+Business+Templates

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you might consider the free one
Feb 8, 2015 12:01PM PST

which the printable check register site has on their site. I think Kees has the better approach though, using Excel. Maybe he'll make you up an xls file for download.

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That's easy to make in Excel.
Feb 4, 2015 4:16PM PST

It's only one easy formula, copied down.

Kees

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Sorry to have to ask, but...
Feb 5, 2015 1:23PM PST

Hi, Kees,

What would I ever do without you? Okay... What is the formula, or how do I find the formula? I have Excel 97 which is old, so it may not do what newer versions can do.

Thanks!

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I've been using Quicken since 1991
Feb 8, 2015 12:00PM PST

If you can find a free program that satisfies your needs, that's fine. I use Quicken and like it. It has a good checking register, you can pay your bills online, and you can create just about any kind of report you want with it. Money was Microsoft's attempt at competing with Quicken, but they dropped it several years ago (2008?).

Good luck.