Working with Batch Manager Grids

Grids are used to view and select tax returns or templates to include in a batch process. Grid data can be changed in various ways. The following table describes grid functions that can be used in Batch Manager.

Function Description

Example

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Show selected returnstemplates only After selecting returns to include in a batch, you can display only the returnstemplates that you have selected in the grid. Clear the check box to show all filtered returnstemplates.
Find records

When selecting returns to include in a batch, you can find specific values after filtering returns.

Enter the complete criteria to search for specific records or enter partial information to search for similar matches in the Search box located at the top of the window. Then, click Find Next to select the first or next occurrence of your search criteria in the grid.

Note: You can enter alpha, numeric, and special characters to locate records.

Select filters

Filters, located in a collapsible section above the grids, are used to refine data that displays in a grid. Some filters are used to filter by information that is not included as a grid column. You can select from one or more filter lists, and then click Go to display the filtered records.

Resize columns Hover over the right margin of a column to display outward pointing arrows. The arrows indicate the cursor is in the correct position to manually resize the column width. You can then click and drag the column margin to a new position.
Move columns

Select a column header and drag it horizontally until a blue line displays between two column headers. The blue line indicates the header can be dropped into a new location.

Note: You cannot move columns if errors exist in the grid.

Sort records

Click a column header to change the sort order between ascending and descending. An arrow displays in the selected column header, indicating the column by which the grid is sorted. The direction of the arrow indicates the sort order.

Tip: To sort the records by multiple columns, hold the Ctrl key while making your selections. The first column selected will sort first, then each successive column.

Select multiple records

Select the box in the column header row to choose up to 300 records.