> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.elven.com/v3/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.elven.com/v3/financial-configuration/configure-journal-types.md).

# Configure Journal types

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This page illustrates a detailed guide on how to add, edit, and delete Journal entries in the **Voucher Template Management** module. It includes instructions for setting template names, codes, accounts, and handling restrictions for templates already used in bookkeeping.
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## 1. Accessing Journal type management

1. On the project homepage, navigate to the **Ledger** page.
2. In the **Ledger** page, find and click the **Journal Type** option on the top.

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## 2. Adding a new Journal type

1. Find and click the **"Add New"** button in the upper right corner to open the new Journal type window

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2. Enter the desired Journal type name.
3. Enter the Journal type's ID (only numbers allow, and ID must be unique).
4. Enter the journal type's prefix in the **Code** field.
5. Select the cash flow statement associated with this Journal type in the **Activity** field
6. Select the OTC inventory type in the **Broker inventory type** field.
7. Add the associated debit and credit accounts for this Journal type
8. Click **"Save"** and the Journal type is now added.

## 3. Editing a Journal type

1. Find the **"Pencil" icon** located on the right side of the Journal type and click to open the Edit Journal Type window.

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2. The Name, ID, and accounts can be edited
3. If the journal type has already been used in bookkeeping, the debit and credit accounts cannot be edited.

## 4. Deleting a Journal type

1. Find the **"Thrashcan" icon** location on the right side of the Journal type and click to delete it.
2. Journal types that have already been used in bookkeeping cannot be deleted.