Conquering the Dollar Sign: A Hilarious Journey in Tally
You've tamed the accounting beast that is Tally, but a tiny typographical tyrant throws a wrench in your well-oiled bookkeeping machine: the elusive dollar sign. Fear not, intrepid accountant, for this guide will vanquish the villain and have you swimming in a sea of greenbacks (or whatever currency your heart desires) in no time!
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| How To Put Dollar Symbol In Tally |
The Perils of a Missing Monarch
Imagine this: you're presenting a dazzling report to your boss, detailing your company's international exploits. But wait! Where's the dollar sign? Is that a 10,000 rupee purchase or a 10,000 dollar deal? Gasp! The ambiguity creates chaos, and your boss raises an eyebrow that could rival the Rock's. Let's not let a missing symbol cause financial pandemonium.
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Behold! The Dollar Sign's Lair
Here's where things get exciting, Indiana Jones style. We're venturing into the "Accounts Info" jungle within the "Gateway of Tally." Don't be intimidated by these fancy names; they're just Tally's way of keeping things organized.
Step 1: Unearthing the Currency Cavern
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Once in "Accounts Info," navigate to the mystical land of "Currencies." This is where the magic happens – where you'll tell Tally which currencies your company uses and how to display them.
**Step 2: (Optional) If You're Feeling Frisky: Creating a New Currency
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If you're dealing with a currency not already in Tally's repertoire (like a fictional currency for your fantasy business), click on "Create." Here, you'll name your bespoke currency and, most importantly, **type that glorious dollar sign (" in the "Symbol" field.
How to add a dollar sign to an existing currency?
QuickTip: Skim the intro, then dive deeper.
Go to "Gateway of Tally" > "Accounts Info" > "Currencies" > "Alter." Choose your currency and type "$" in the "Symbol" field.
How to make the dollar sign appear after the amount?
In the "Currency" creation/alteration screen, set "Suffix symbol to amount" to "Yes."
How to add a space between the amount and the dollar sign?
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In the "Currency" creation/alteration screen, set "Add space between amount and symbol?" to "Yes."
How to customize the decimal display after the dollar sign?
Explore the "Word representing amount after decimal" and "No. of decimal places for amounts in words" options in the "Currency" creation/alteration screen.
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