You have the flexibility to modify categories, subcategories, and tags at any time. Quicken then updates the details on all the transactions associated with the modified category/tag to reflect the new name and/or details.
Change/assign a category for a transaction
- In your register, double-click in the Category column for the transaction you wish to edit.
- Start to enter the new category name or click the up and down arrows to see a list of categories.
- When you have the correct category, press the Return key. The new category will be entered.
Change/assign a tag for a transaction
- In your register, double-click in the Tag column for the transaction you wish to edit.
- Start to enter the new tag name or click the up and down arrows to see a list of tags.
- When you have the correct tag, press the Return key. The new tag will be entered.
Edit categories and subcategories
To edit categories or subcategories:
- In Quicken, choose Window menu → Categories. Yes, there is a Window menu on Quicken for Mac. It's next to the Help menu. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Command+C.
- In the Categories window, select the category or subcategory.
- Click the Edit icon.
- Make the desired edits. You can modify the Name, Description, and Tax-related status.
- Click Save.
Edit tags
To edit tags:
- In Quicken, choose Window menu → Tags. Yes, there is a Window menu on Quicken for Mac. It's next to the Help menu. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Shift+Command+T.
- In the Tags window, select the tag.
- Click the Edit icon.
- Make the desired edits. You can modify the Name and Description.
- Click Save.