The Categories view is where CK categories are created and edited. To add a Category to an account, type the appropriate information in each field, select either "Credit" or "Debit" from the buttons to the right of the category name, then press [enter] (or click the "Add New" button). To edit a category, double-click on its name in the categories list. The "Add New" button becomes dim, and the "Change Old" button becomes active. The credit/debit classification of the category cannot be changed, but all other the information can be. When you have made the changes, click "Change Old".
The "Auto ON" check box beside the auto-amount determines if the auto-amount is to be used when an auto-payee is activated. For example, RENT is usually paid to the same person every month and in the same amount; for a RENT category, turn on the "Auto On" button and put the amount for rent in the Auto-Amount field. But for PHONE BILL, although the bill is paid to the same person each month, the amount if usually different; for a category of this sort, leave "Auto On" "Off".
This view is where you set the Budget information for each category. If you want to set a monthly budget amount for a category, turn on the Budget-ON flag, and type the amount you want to budget for into the Budget Amount field. This information is used in creating Budget Reports - see the Budget Report section for more info.
Categories can also be deleted. To delete a category, double-click on its name as if to edit it; then select (Delete Category) from the EDIT menu. A dialog appears to confirm the deletion; to abort, click Cancel. Only categories that have NO entries recorded to them can be deleted.
