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[Feature] Provide Simple Way to Split "In Half" #2335
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Originally created by @RoLYroLLs on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025).
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Pitch: what problem are you trying to solve?
When splitting a transaction, most of them (for me at least) are split half between two categories. I have to always end up having to enter the full amount and dividing by 2:
104.65/2Enter. This becomes very tedious.Describe your ideal solution to this problem
I propose that when starting a split transaction, the full amount is displayed on the amount field, and probably highlighted/selected. This will allow users to either instantly start typing a new number, or in my case hit the
right-arrowkey then/2. Then the next split line should contain the remaining value. This feature may eliminate the need for theDistributebutton (or not, allowing someone who mistypes a value to just fill in the remaining amount.)Teaching and learning
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):
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@youngcw commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):
You can do this already. Use the distribute button and it will evenly fill the remaining amount between all empty split lines.
@RoLYroLLs commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):
You're right. My idea was for those users who want to eliminate the extra mouse-click and mainly use the keyboard for this. Unless there's a shortcut for that I don't know about (look through shortcut docs now).
EDIT: I don't see a shortcut for this. So I propose for a keyboard shortcut for this. Would that work?
@youngcw commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):
You can make a rule to do this. I have one that splits based on adding some text to the note
@RoLYroLLs commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):
I'll try what I can figure out. Would you mind sharing this? (Funny, I upvoted another feature to Import/Export rules 😉)
@youngcw commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):
Its a simple rule. The cutoff part is showing which category the first split goes to. Then there is a second split that does the same thing.
@RoLYroLLs commented on GitHub (Aug 1, 2025):
I love it! Thanks for your time!