You can access commonly used sub-windows and tools through this window.
When you start GnuCash, after a couple of windows (Splash screen, Tip of the Day) the main window will
be displayed. This window is divided into the following sections (see
Figure 4.1, “The Main GnuCash Window” for reference):
- Titlebar
Displays the name of the currently opened file and the active tab’s name
- Menubar
Displays the available menu entries
- Toolbar
Displays the available Toolbar buttons
- Tab bar
Lists the open reports, registers and tree of accounts
- Main pane
The major display space showing the content of the currently selected tab
- Summarybar
Displays a financial summary
- Statusbar
Gives a description of the active menu item and shows a progress bar
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The contents and options within the various sub-menus of the different sections of the main | |
The tree of accounts is labeled Accounts in the Tab bar, and displays all your accounts and their balances, grouped according to standard accounting practice.
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To open an additional view of the tree of accounts go to → . This will open the account tree in the existing window. | |
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To open a new window with a tree of accounts view, go to → . | |