In this Tally tutorial, you will learn how to update important general configuration in Tally ERP 9.

General Configuration in Tally

In General configurations tally screen, you can configure country details, naming styles, format of dates, table configuration, import/export configuration and other options.

How to update General configuration in Tally.ERP 9

Path: Gateway of Tally > F12: Configurations > General

General Configuration in Tally

Country Details:

  • Use accounting terminology of (SAARC countries include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) : India / SAARC

Name Style

  • Default appearance of names in reports: Name only
  • Default appearance of stock item names in reports: Name only

Format of Dates

  • Short date formate : dd-mm-yy
  • Separator between day, month, and year: –

Format of Numbers

  • Character to use for decimals : .
  • Separator to use for thousands: ,
  • Ad sign before currency/ unit symbol ? No
  • Show amount in millions ? No

Table Configuration

  • In Vouchers, show only stock item names (without quantity) : No
  • Use common table for TDS helper: No
  • Apply keyword filter to list of items: Yes
  • Apply for all columns: Yes
  • Show tables with maters only in current language: No

Import/ Export Configuration

  • Ignore errors during date import: No
  • Overwrite vouchers, instead of duplicating, during import: No
  • Export base currency symbol along with amount: yes
  • Open file after export: Yes

Other Options

  • Show graphs in month reports: Yes
  • Use Separate menu for final A/C statements: Yes
  • Enable notifications for alerts: Yes
  • Always show information panel: Yes

After updating all the required details for general configuration in Tally, press enter to save the configured details in Tally.ERP 9.