How to Optimize QuickBooks Desktop for Multi-Monitor Workflow?
Many QuickBooks users have got in a situation wherein the need of using Multiple screens was indispensable. To solve this problem, newer versions of QuickBooks have come up with a Multi Monitor mode, using which, one can use multiple screens. This feature is only available in new versions of QuickBooks, starting from “QuickBooks Desktop 2018”. This article will showcase the steps on how to use QuickBooks on Multiple Screens or in Multi-Monitor mode.
Steps to use QuickBooks on multiple screens or in Multi monitor mode
The simple steps to enable the mode are:
· Run QuickBooks as admin. [Right-click QB icon > Run as administrator].
· Go to View menu and click on “Switch to Multi-monitor mode”.
Some major limitations of using QuickBooks Multi-monitor Mode
· When using Single View mode- When using Single view mode, Multi-monitor mode cannot be used.
· Opting for than DPI scaling setting- Setting the DPI to a level other than 100% DPI font scaling won’t allow this feature to work.
· Using Third-Party Multi-Monitor Programs- This feature is not compatible with programs like Display-Link, Display-Fusion, etc. Users should prefer the Windows native Multi-Monitor support.
· Tile or Cascade Windows- Multi-Monitor mode does not support switching to tile or cascade windows.
· Moving the main program window is prohibited- With this feature turned on, the main program window cannot be moved.
· Horizontal alignment is a prerequisite- Every monitor connected should be in horizontal alignment.
· Incompatibility with the Hosted Environment- QB should not be run in the host environment such as Summit Hosting. This can cause issues when running the multi-monitor mode feature.