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title: "Adding a Journal Entry"
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# Adding a Journal Entry

To add a journal entry:

- From the **New Journal Entry** window, click the **New...** button at the bottom corner of the window. ![UG template for Help](https://cdn.us.document360.io/3f7f8ade-bcb1-4ec8-af25-0c0ad8601afb/Images/Documentation/36503.gif?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-14T11%3A27%3A30Z&se=2026-11-14T12%3A27%3A30Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=M3TpvaRHWAy8trTBz0epQsA1Oa%2Bchm06GaE3Sc1P4MY%3D)

        

This displays the New Journal Entry - Detail window.

        

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- Enter a **Description,** if applicable.
- Enter an **Amount**.
- Select **Debit** or **Credit**.
- Select a **GL Account Code** from the drop-down list. A GL Account Code is a unique code assigned to a General Ledger entry.
- Enter or select a **Posted Date** from the drop-down list.
- Select a **Subcode** from the drop-down list.
- Select an **Entry Type** from the drop-down list.

        

To edit an entry, from the New Journal Entry window, select a line item from the Details list and select **Edit**..