• Date: December 4, 2024
  • Item: Coffee
    • Category: Food
    • Amount: $3.5
    • Notes: Morning coffee at Starbucks.

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User Manual

This guide will walk you through using the provided Minimalistic Expense Tracker template to efficiently record and manage your daily expenses.

Overview

The Minimalistic Expense Tracker template allows you to:

• Track daily expenses.
• Categorize expenses for better organization.
• Add notes for context about each expense.

Template Structure

1. Date: Represents the day you are tracking expenses for.
2. Item: Specifies the name of the item or service purchased.
3. Category: Indicates the type of expense (e.g., Food, Travel, Utilities).
4. Amount: Records the cost of the expense.
5. Notes: Provides additional context or details about the expense.
6. Insert Expense Button: Adds a new expense entry for the day.
7. Insert Day Button: Creates a new section for another day.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Add a New Day

To track expenses for a specific date:

1. Click the "Insert Day" button at the bottom of the page.
2. Update the date to the current day or the day you want to track. Use @Today for today's date or select a specific date by clicking on @Today.

2. Add an Expense

To add a new expense under a specific date:

1. Click the "Insert Expense" button under the respective date section.
2. Fill in the following fields:
   • Item: Enter the name of the item or service (e.g., Coffee, Lunch, Taxi).
   • Category: Choose a relevant category (e.g., Food, Transport, Entertainment). You can add new categories as needed.
   • Amount: Enter the exact amount you spent (e.g., $3.50).
   • Notes: Add any details you want to remember (e.g., "Morning coffee at Starbucks").

3. Review Past Entries

To monitor your spending:

1. Scroll through past days to view previously logged expenses.
2. Check notes to understand spending habits and patterns.

Tips for Maximizing the Template

• Stay Consistent: Record expenses daily to avoid forgetting details.
• Add Categories: Tailor categories to your needs, such as "Health," "Shopping," or "Subscriptions."
• Use Notes Effectively: Provide context to understand unexpected expenses or special purchases.

By following these steps, you’ll maintain a clear and organized record of your expenses, helping you stay on top of your finances.

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