1.5. A Quick Guide to Quicken Preferences

Quicken doesn't give you as much control over its behavior as some other programs. You won't find anything like the vast array of options in Microsoft Word, for example. Some of Quicken's preferences make tiny changes barely worth noticing, while others—like Backup—just might save your sanity. This section describes the preferences you're most likely to change and why.

To open the Quicken Preferences dialog box, choose Edit → Preferences and then choose Quicken Program. These preferences determine Quicken's basic behavior and appearance, so you might find yourself drawn back from time to time to make adjustments as your experience grows and your needs change.