Wiki source code of Aligning Paycheck Printing

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christie w 2.1 1 **To align the checkform to the actual checks you use:**
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steveny 3.1 3 * In your payroll program, go to the** "Employee Information"** screen and select an employee from the list.
4 * Click on** "Pay History"** from the top tool bar.
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steveny 3.1 9 * With a check showing in the window for the employee, click on the **"Reprint"** button and print the check on plain paper.
10 * **Take the printout** of the check and hold it up against one of the actual checks you will be using and **determine the direction** the print needs to be moved and approximately how much.
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steveny 3.1 16 * Go to the **"Utilities"** menu across the top of your monitor screen and click on **"Check Designer"**, this will open a template of your checkform.
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steveny 3.1 21 * Go to the **"Edit"** menu and click on **"Select All", **this will place dots around all of the items on the template, indicating they have been selected.
22 * Using the arrows on your keyboard,** move the information in the direction to align it**.
christie w 2.1 23 \\//**NOTE: **1/4 inch movement on the template is about 8 to 10 clicks on an arrow.//
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steveny 3.1 28 * When you have finished with the alignment, go to the** File** menu and select **"Return to Payroll"**, when prompted, **save the changes**.
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steveny 3.1 33 * **Reprint the check** again on plain paper and check the alignment.
34 * If further adjustment is necessary,** repeat the above steps**.