How to Edit an Existing Print Check Template

This guide shows how to open the Print Checks screen, choose and edit an existing check template, and test-print it to align fields for your specific printer. It explains repositioning text, dividers, and margins, using Revert for mistakes, and why separate templates per user/printer help ensure accurate check and address/memo placement.

11 steps

How to Navigate to Print Checks

You can navigate to the **Print Checks tab** via the navigation menu or the tabs across the top of the **Accounting** page. From the navigation menu, select **Accounting > Banking > Print Checks.** From the Accounting page tabs, select **Banking > Print Checks.**

Print Checks Template Overview

Print Checks Tab Overview

Edit Check Template Overview

How to Edit Existing Check Template

On the **Print Checks** page, select **Print Selection.**

Select the **dropdown menu** > Select the **template** you want to edit.

Select **Edit Selected Template.**

Select **Print Template** to print on a blank piece of paper. 1. Hold the blank piece of paper over the check and hold it up to the light to check the positioning. Make any Adjustments you might need. 2. **NOTE:** **It is best for each user and each printer to have their own template if you are printing from different locations or printers.** 3. Modify the template for the printer and repeat the previous step until you have the check correct. You should also check the memo lines and the address if you are using envelopes with an address window for mailing. 4. If you make mistakes before saving, use the Revert button.

Select any text and drag it to reposition.

Select the divider and drag to reposition.

Select the margin and drag to reposition.

Once the text, dividers, and margins are positioned correctly, select **Save.**