Settings

Application preferences.

Settings

Overview

The Principal Plan Settings dialog controls application-wide preferences. Open it from File > Settings. The dialog contains six tabs:

Tab Description
Application Language, file handling, ledger behavior, export options, and list view layout. See Settings — Application.
Accounts Account list display, ledger column visibility, import, and transfer options. See Settings — Accounts.
Envelopes Envelope list display, watchdog indicators, and ledger column visibility. See Settings — Envelopes.
Backup Automatic backup toggle, retention depth, and backup directory. See Settings — Backup.
Messages Toggle individual confirmation and warning dialogs. See Settings — Messages.
Search Select the preferred web search engine. See Settings — Search.

Each tab has its own help topic with full details on every setting.

Buttons

Button Description
OK Saves all changes across all tabs and closes the dialog.
Cancel Closes the dialog without saving.
Help Opens this help topic.

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