How to Use QuickBooks on Multiple Screens or in Multi-Monitor Mode?

Are you looking for a guide to use QuickBooks on multiple screens or in multi-monitor mode? Well, your search ends over here, as we have come up with this article, where we will be talking about the step by step process to use QuickBooks on multiple screens or in multi-monitor mode. Well, using QuickBooks desktop in multiple screens with the new multi-monitor mode helps in increasing the productivity. This feature is available in QuickBooks Desktop 2018 and later versions that will help in better management of the financial information.

The fun fact is that a University of Utah study from 2008 indicated that productivity can increase by up to 44% for routine office tasks by upgrading from single monitor to dual monitor configuration. No doubt, this is a feature worth setting up for any business owner who spends long hours in QuickBooks.

To know further about how to use QuickBooks desktop in multi-monitor mode, make sure you read the article carefully till the end. Or an alternate for the same can be to get in touch with the QuickBooks support team at +1 (855) 666-0469. Our experts and certified accounting professionals will provide you with the best possible support services.

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What is QuickBooks Multi-Monitor Mode?

Before digging in deep and exploring the steps, it is better to first get a brief about what multi-monitor mode actually means. Basically, with the feature of multiple screens, the user can use QuickBooks desktop on more than one screen at the same time. By using the Multi-Monitor Mode feature, you would be able to spread out your QuickBooks Desktop application across the various monitors. This would help you get more done in a way that best suits your monitor configuration and personal workflow.

For example, the user can have the check register open on one screen, the bank reconciliation on another, and a specific transaction open for review on the third screen. All at the same time. This makes the workflow much faster and reduces the need to switch between windows constantly.

Before Using QuickBooks on Multiple Screens

Before using the QuickBooks on multiple screens or in multi-monitor mode, the user needs to ensure the below pointers:

• Set the DPI (font scaling) settings for all screens and monitors at the default level, which is 100% Bookkeeping-essentials
• Also, set all the screens and monitors at the same resolution
• Align your monitors horizontally in your Windows Display settings Bookkeeping-essentials
• Use the toggle button to move windows from one monitor to the next
• Make sure you are running QuickBooks Desktop 2018 or a later version
• Also make sure you are not using QuickBooks in a hosted environment

Steps to use QuickBooks on multiple screens or in multi monitor mode

Following are the steps to enable and use QuickBooks in multi-monitor mode:

Step 1: Run QuickBooks as Administrator

• Right-click on the QuickBooks Desktop icon
• Select Run as Administrator
• Click Yes in the permission dialog box

Step 2: Open the Company File

• Open QuickBooks and sign in to the company file as usual

Step 3: Switch to Multi-Monitor Mode

• Go to the View menu at the top of the screen
• From the View dropdown, click Switch to Multi-Monitor Mode
• A dialog box will appear asking you to confirm
• Click Proceed
• Once the multi-monitor mode is enabled, a new icon will appear that allows you to move your open windows to other monitors

Step 4: Move Windows Between Monitors

• Open any QuickBooks window such as the chart of accounts or a report
• Look for the toggle icon at the top of the window
• Click on it to move the window to the next monitor
• You can also manually drag windows from one monitor to another
• The last step is to arrange your windows across the monitors as per your preference and you are good to go

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How Many Monitors Does QuickBooks Desktop Multi-Monitor Support?

QuickBooks Desktop Multi-Monitor Mode supports up to 3 monitors. In case of 4 to 5 monitors, the user will have options to select which monitors to use for multi-monitor mode.

It should be noted that you can set up a minimum of three monitors side by side to be able to have multiple reports open at once.

QuickBooks multi monitor mode limitations

There are certain limitations when entering or using QuickBooks multi monitor mode. Let us check out the limitations one by one:

• Using single view mode: In case the user is having preference, he/she needs to move to the edit menu and then choose preferences and desktop view, set to the single view, the user will not be able to use multi monitor mode

• Hosted environments: The feature wont work if the user is using QuickBooks desktop in a hosted environment such as right networks or summit hosting
• Monitors’ horizontal alignment: Multi-monitor usually do not work if your monitors are not aligned horizontally.
• Moving the main program window: It should be noted that, trying to move the QuickBooks main program window during the multi monitor mode is not permitted. In order to move the main program window, the user must switch to single monitor mode
• Anything other than 100% DPI settings: In case the user is having displays set to anything other than the default DPI font scaling, multi monitor will not work
• Third party multi-monitor programs: It should be noted that some third party multi monitor program such as the display link, display fusion, might not work properly when used with QuickBooks multi monitor mode. For better results, the user can use windows native multi- monitor support
• Title/Cascade windows: The user will not be able to make use the QuickBooks function to title/cascade windows, especially at the time while using multi monitor mode.

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Issues with multi monitor mode

Dialog boxes appear on the other monitor from the one working on

In certain cases, the user might not get certain dialog boxes appearing on the screen. Like, in case you have your home page on the right monitor, and you select invoices, then the invoices page may appear on the left monitor. The user needs to simply toggle it back to the right monitor or move it manually.

Number of monitors does QuickBooks desktop multi-monitor support

QuickBooks desktop multi monitor mode supports up to 3 monitors. In case of 4 to 5 monitors, the user will have options to select which monitors to use for multi monitor mode.

Certain windows extend across into the other monitor

The user might notice certain windows span across into the next monitor, upon entering multi monitor mode. The user will simply have to move the window to where you want it and either maximize it to that screen or adjust the window length

How to Switch Back to Single Monitor Mode

At times, the user might want to go back to using QuickBooks on a single monitor. Here is how:

• Go to the View menu in QuickBooks
• Click on Switch to Single Monitor Mode
• QuickBooks will go back to displaying everything on one screen
• The last step is to arrange your windows as required on the single monitor

Tips to Get the Most Out of QuickBooks Multi-Monitor Mode

Here are a few things that can help the user work more productively in multi-monitor mode:

• Keep the Home Page on the primary monitor and move reports and registers to the secondary monitors
• Use the toggle icon on each window to quickly move it to the next monitor instead of manually dragging it
• If you have three monitors, keep one for transactions, one for reports, and one for bank feeds. This way you never have to switch windows at all
• Make sure all monitors are the same size and resolution for the best experience
• Turn off any third-party multi-monitor software before enabling QuickBooks multi-monitor mode
• If dialog boxes keep appearing on the wrong monitor, adjust the primary monitor setting in Windows Display Settings

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Conclusion!

We conclude this article over here, with the hope that the information shared above might be of some help in using QuickBooks on multiple screens or in multi-monitor mode. However, in case of any query, you can get in touch with a team of professionals at +1 (855) 666-0469, who work round the clock to provide the best possible support services. Our 24/7 QuickBooks customer support experts and certified accounting professionals will ensure to resolve all your queries.

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