Why is QuickBooks search not working?

Most of the time, the QuickBooks search not working error arises after updating the QuickBooks Desktop application to its latest release. This happens when the updates are not correctly installed after the download.

How do you search for something in QuickBooks Online?

Search for all data

  1. Select Edit, then select Find.
  2. In the Search window, enter what you’re looking for in the Search box.
  3. Go to the left panel to see the search results.
  4. To go to the original transaction, double click on the search result.

How do I find my list in QuickBooks Online?

You can access lists by clicking on the gear icon for Settings in the Heading. One of the categories that pops up is Lists. In the Lists category, click All Lists. You will then see a page of lists.

What is QBW SearchIndex?

qbw. SearchIndex when QuickBooks Desktop search preference is set to automatic. The program uses the contents of this folder to run a quick index search when you press F3 in a company file. You can still search in your company file when you turn off the built in search index, but it will take longer.

How do I do an advanced search in QuickBooks Online?

Advanced Search help

  1. Go to the Search icon at the top.
  2. Click the Advanced Search link.
  3. Select the transaction you want to show, like the Invoices.
  4. In the lower box field, choose Line Description, then Contains and type in the specific term you want to search.
  5. Click Search.

How do I filter transactions in QuickBooks Online?

Filter transactions

  1. Go to Settings ⚙ and select Chart of accounts (Take me there).
  2. Find the account you want to review. Then, in the Action column, select View register.
  3. Select the Filter icon, then select the filters you want you to apply.
  4. Select Apply.
  5. To remove a filter, select the X next to the filter name.

What are lists on QuickBooks Online?

Lists are the building blocks for using QuickBooks. Your lists are where the things you use in just about any transaction live. Take an invoice, for example. The “Bill to” name, item, description, rate, tax, payment terms, customer message, anything you select from a pull-down list, are all set up on a list.

Can I delete QuickBooks search index?

In the directory holding your . QBW file, look for the associated SearchIndex folder “[CompanyFile]. QBW. SearchIndex” Delete all the files in that folder.

What is the TLG file in QuickBooks?

TLG file stands for Transaction Log, and it’s there to help recover data in case your main file gets corrupted somehow. All the transactions created in your company file are duplicated in the . TLG file as a kind of backup. Theoretically, Intuit Data Services can use this to recover corrupted data.