Put the correct check number in the Check Number field, whether you’re printing a check or writing it out by hand. Here’s how you can make the best use of the Check Number field, depending on what kind of payment you’re actually making. I bet you already know that QuickBooks for Mac records most of the bills you enter and pay as “checks,” regardless of whether we’re actually writing out checks, paying a contractor with PayPal, whipping out your debit card, or forking over a fistful of cash.īut here’s a fun fact: Check Numbers matter, so don’t leave that useful slice of QB real estate blank! Put the right info into the Check Number field, and you’ll save yourself buckets of time later on.