--- title: How to create manual entries from the Journal description: How to create manual entries from the Journal --- [Skip to content](https://university.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/how-to-create-manual-entries-from-the-journal#main-content) - [English](https://university.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/how-to-create-manual-entries-from-the-journal) - [Français](https://university.wearesequence.ai/fr/knowledge/comment-créer-des-écritures-manuelles-à-partir-du-journal) English Show submenu for translations ![sequence-1-v-1-1](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hubfs/sequence-1-v-1-1.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://university.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/how-to-create-manual-entries-from-the-journal) - [Français](https://university.wearesequence.ai/fr/knowledge/comment-créer-des-écritures-manuelles-à-partir-du-journal) English Show submenu for translations How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Accounting](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/accounting?hsLang=en) 3. [General Ledger](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/accounting?hsLang=en#general-ledger) # How to create manual entries from the Journal ## Sequence \> Left Navigation Bar \> Accounting \> Ledger \> Journal Follow the steps below **to create manual entries** from the Journal: 1. Click on **"Accounting."![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal01](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal01.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal01.png)** 2. Then, click on **"General Ledger."![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal02](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal02.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal02.png)** 3. Go to the **Journal section.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal03](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal03.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal03.png)** 4. Click on **"Add an Entry."![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal04](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal04.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal04.png)** 5. By hovering over the keyboard icon, you can view **shortcuts to help complete entries.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal05](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal05.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal05.png)** 6. Select whether you want to **apply VAT to the credit or debit.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal06](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal06.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal06.png)** 7. Choose whether **VAT should be included or excluded** from the total amount.**![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal07](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal07.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal07.png)** 8. Select a **Category.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal08](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal08.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal08.png)** 9. Select a **supporting document**, if necessary.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal09](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal09.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal09.png) 10. Choose the **date** of the journal entry.**![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal11](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal11.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal11.png)** 11. Fill in the **"Credit" and "Debit" fields** if you want to **create a single-line entry.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal11](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal11.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal11.png)** 12. Complete all fields and **click on "Validate."![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal12](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal12.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal12.png)** 13. To enter **multiple lines**, select only the debit or credit account — the **"New line"** button will be activated.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal13](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal13.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal13.png) 14. From the second line onward, only one of the **"Credit"** or **"Debit"** fields can be filled in.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal14](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal14.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal14.png) 15. Complete all fields and **click on "Validate."![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal15](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal15.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal15.png)** 16. To **edit a journal entry**, select it from the list.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal16](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal16.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal16.png) 17. The entry will **appear in the table above** — make the necessary changes.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal17](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal17.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal17.png) 18. Click **"Validate"** to save the changes.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal18](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal18.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal18.png) 19. **Click the X** if you want to **return to the journal.![Ajouter\_écriture\_journal19](https://university.wearesequence.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Comptabilit%C3%A9/Grand%20Livre/Ajouter_%C3%A9critures_journal/Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal19.png?width=688&height=387&name=Ajouter_%C3%A9criture_journal19.png)**     - [Getting Started](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [FAQ](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/faq?hsLang=en) - [Top menu](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/top-menu?hsLang=en) - [My profile](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/my-profile?hsLang=en) - [My company](http://www.wearesequence.ai/en/knowledge/my-company?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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