That's not a bad idea - the memorized transaction with an distinct name.

On Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at 10:56 AM Kalpesh Patel <[email protected]>
wrote:

> In that case another idea that comes to mind is that you can have a zero
> dollar transaction entry that is memorized with all splits.  And then
> recall it back, and fill in the amount ... you're done. Think of it as a
> template that might be named like "tmp-XXX" with zero dollars. Then recall
> it back with characters of "tmp-" for a new entry, delete first four
> characters and then tab over to fill in the amount (which can be automated
> for repeated filling-in as well if need be).
>
> For cross platform keystroke inserting, Ueli comes to mind (
> https://www.xda-developers.com/hands-on-ueli/) but I have not used so not
> sure what its capabilities. I just stick with native OS keystrokes mapper
> (or redefine them using OS facility).
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: R Losey <[email protected]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:23 PM
> To: Sherlock <[email protected]>
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [GNC] Ease of entry
>
> AutoHotKey is not part of Windows, right?  Actually, I use GnuCash on both
> Mac and Windows; probably slightly more on Mac than Windows.
>
> I like the idea of a manual scheduled transaction, because some have more
> than 4 entries.
>
> On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM Sherlock <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Hi Richard,
> >
> > Assuming you're still using Windows, I suggest you consider using
> > AutoHotkey.  Mapping a hotkey to copy the amount entered in a field,
> > and then tab over and paste the amount 3 times should be straight
> forward.
> > See https://www.autohotkey.com/
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Sherlock
> >
> >
> > On 1/9/26 2:44 PM, R Losey wrote:
> > > Greetings, all.
> > >
> > > I have multiple occasions in which I have a 4-way spilt - all of the
> > > amounts are the same and I'm finding it tedious to enter the same
> > > number four times.
> > >
> > > I know GnuCash has variables, but I think they only work for
> > > Scheduled Transactions.
> > >
> > > Is there a way to make the data entry easier? Perhaps (if not using
> > > a variable), a keyboard shortcut?
> > >
> > > Thanks to the maintainers for a great program!
> > > Thanks to the people in this group, from whom I have learned much!
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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