[Feature] In the transaction form when clicking on the already-populated category drop down list, please jump to that specific category in the drop down list immediately when I click on the drop down in the form #2904

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GiteaMirror · 2026-02-28T20:32:11-06:00

GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 20:32:11 -06:00

Originally created by @ZainAjam on GitHub (Feb 7, 2026).

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I have searched and found no existing issue

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Would you like to implement this feature?

Pitch: what problem are you trying to solve?

Here are 2 transactions in my cheque account:

If I click on the category drop down of the second transaction, this is what I see ...

Describe your ideal solution to this problem

I woudl like to see the list automatically jump to the value in question when I open the drop down list:, like this:

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Originally created by @ZainAjam on GitHub (Feb 7, 2026). ### Verified feature request does not already exist? - [x] I have searched and found no existing issue ### 💻 - [ ] Would you like to implement this feature? ### Pitch: what problem are you trying to solve? Here are 2 transactions in my cheque account: <img width="1578" height="112" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c4462768-b4cf-4cda-a842-96a6ce38d72c" /> If I click on the category drop down of the second transaction, this is what I see ... <img width="1303" height="337" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29d275d6-9634-4c5a-a933-1da7a1c2fce7" /> ### Describe your ideal solution to this problem I woudl like to see the list automatically jump to the value in question when I open the drop down list:, like this: <img width="1295" height="340" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/25d78c91-aefb-41f7-83ad-8b827fa3fdd5" /> ### Teaching and learning _No response_

GiteaMirror added the needs votes feature labels 2026-02-28 20:32:11 -06:00

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GiteaMirror commented

2026-02-28 20:32:12 -06:00

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 7, 2026):

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Feb 7, 2026): :sparkles: Thanks for sharing your idea! :sparkles: This repository uses a voting-based system for feature requests. While enhancement issues are automatically closed, we still welcome feature requests! The voting system helps us gauge community interest in potential features. We also encourage community contributions for any feature requests marked as needing votes (just post a comment first so we can help guide you toward a successful contribution). The enhancement backlog can be found here: https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/issues?q=label%3A%22needs+votes%22+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc+ Don't forget to upvote the top comment with 👍!