FAQ Number : S6                                       Latest Update: 10/07/08

To change cheque layout

Go to the FILE menu (top left)

CHEQUE TYPE – CUSTOM

 The screen in shown in 3 sections that correspond with the 3 sections on your cheque – top remittance area. Middle remittance area and cheque itself at the bottom.

 Each piece of data is shown with an X and Y measurement that is in millimetres from the top left corner of the page.

 The centre section has an area where you can enter the school name and address, if it is not already printed on your cheques.

Start by clicking TEST PRINT in the bottom left of the screen. Print onto plain paper, then hold your cheque against the printout to see how it lines up.

Now you can amend the screen as required, by either increasing of decreasing the figure shown to move the field.

Use TEST PRINT to check. When you are happy, close the screen with the X top right.

If your cheques have word boxes

FILE menu (top left)

CHEQUE TYPE – CUSTOM

The bottom section of the custom layout area includes the option to select either the narrative “Twenty five pounds only” on a line, or the option to use WORD BOXES – you will need to pick the maximum denomination of box that shows on the your cheques – hopefully you do not have more than billions on your cheques!   Once selected, try a TEST PRINT and then amend as shown below if necessary.