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How to Create the Journal Table

Learn how to set up the Journal table and understand its key columns to effectively track your business transactions and related details.

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Written by Ibrahim A.
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The Journal Table is essential for recording all your financial transactions, including payments, sales, purchases, and adjustments. It provides a clear, organized view of journal entries and their details. Follow these steps to create your Journal Table within the system:

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Navigate to the Data Table Section
    In the sidebar, find and click on the Data Table section.

  2. Add a New Table
    Once inside the Data Table section, click the โž• icon to add a new table.

  3. Select your Table Type
    A modal will appear. From the dropdown menu, select the Journal Table as the type you want to create.

  4. Create the Table
    After selecting the Journal Table, click the Create Table button. The system generates the table and adds it to your top navigation bar for quick access.

  5. If No Tables are available
    If you have already created all available tables, the dropdown will show the message "No available tables".

  6. Start using your Journal Table
    After creation, you can begin entering and managing your journal entries, keeping track of all financial transactions.

Understanding the Columns in your Journal Table

The Journal table includes the following columns to help you organize and review your journal entries:

Column

What It Shows

Date

Date the journal entry was made

Title

Label or description for the journal entry

Total Amount

The total amount involved in the journal entry

Contact

The person or business related to the entry

Exchange Rate

Foreign exchange rate applied, if any

Entries

A button labeled โ€œViewโ€ to see or manage journal lines

Customize Table View

Control how many journal entries appear on your table at once:

  • Scroll to the bottom of the table.

  • Use the pagination control to choose how many rows (10, 20, 30, etc.) to display per page.

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