Quicken 2002, XG, 2004

How do I use the Quicken Help files?

Background: The Quicken Help files are comprehensive. To use the Help files within a specific window, press the F1 key, which opens the Help files relevant to that window.

Not all windows have Help files associated with them. If you do not find the Help topic using the F1 key:

Solution:

From the Quicken Help menu, choose Contents.

Click each of the three tabs:

Contents: Use this tab for general information about Quicken. This is a general outline of what is contained in the Quicken Help files. Double-click any item to see what is contained in that area or to find a specific Help file.

Index: Use this tab for specific information. The Index is a substantial list of keywords contained in the Help files. Type a word related to a question or a Quicken capability, and all Help files related to that word will be displayed.

Search: Use this tab if you would like to see all Help topics containing a particular word or phrase. Type a word related to a Quicken capability, and all Help files containing that information is displayed.

Click the Index tab, and then type Help into the field for more detailed information about using the Quicken Help files.

Click the Print button to print any Help file window.

To use the Product and Customer Support database:

From the Quicken Help menu, choose Product and Customer Support.

Enter the keywords in the Search For field, and then click the Search button.

In addition to the text-based Quicken Help files, there is also a video that can be played on the computer. To access the video, from the Quicken Tools menu, choose Quicken Guided Setup, and then click the Watch Video button.

Note: Microsoft Windows Help can be especially useful in troubleshooting operating system issues that may affect the performance of Quicken and other programs on your computer.