We tested using filters in the Ledger and applied them. We did not like the filter results, so we deleted that filter. However, the filter did not re-set itself (i.e, when we viewed accounts, that filter was still active, accounts showing red, even though the filter had been deleted). To solve this "problem" we re-created that filter as best we could, applied it, and reviewed the results. Once we were happy that the filter again worked, we re-set the colour back to the standard, which in effect re-set the account colours back to the original colours. At this point, we can probably delete that filter again and all would be well. Is this the proper way of deleting filters we no longer need?

Hi Alvin,

You can add or delete filters as frequently as desired.

If you want to delete a filter that has already been used on accounts (or customers or vendors or items or orders, etc), go to the Maintenance menu and choose 'Apply Styles'. There is an option there to 'clear unselected filter styles' when you apply filters and styles from here. This means that any accounts that don't match any selected filters get the 'automatic style' reset.

From this screen, you can choose this option and none of the filters. This allows you to reset all filters and styles, removing all style colour and special fonts.

I think this tip should be published in the next copy of The Score. I have oftened wondered how to reset style and ended up running Check Data Integrity, which accomplishes the task, but is far more intrusive and time consuming.

Steve

I'm just going to point everyone to Warren's "Show me how..." videos on the web site. Even if you think you know how everything works, there is a ton of information packed into these 3-4 minute videos.

Clearing Style colors is covered in the "Common features - Using Styles" video.