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Expand Up @@ -4,18 +4,18 @@ description: Learn how to use the Spend page in New Expensify to view, filter, a
keywords: [New Expensify, Spend page, report preview, report table, filters, smart suggestions, expense management, add expenses, bulk actions, date range, search, expenses missing, Spend navigation, inline editing, edit expense inline]
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The Spend page in New Expensify gives you a complete view of your submitted, approved, and reimbursed expenses—all in one place. This guide shows you how to use report previews, tables, filters, and smart suggestions to track, manage, and take action on your expenses more efficiently.
The Spend page in New Expensify gives you a full list of your reports and related expenses. While the Inbox highlights what needs your attention, the Reports page helps you explore, filter, and export your expense data.

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# Report Previews

Report previews are summaries shown directly in your workspace chat in the **Inbox**. They let you check a report’s status without opening it.
Report previews are summaries shown directly in your workspace chat in the **Inbox**. They let you quickly check a report’s status without opening it.

## Visibility of Report Previews
- Visible to **all members** in the workspace chat
- Only the **creator** sees interactive options like **Add expense**
- **Workspace admins** can approve and pay a report
- Visible to **all members** in the workspace chat.
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Button naming issue: The period is inside the bold formatting (**Add expense.**), which makes it appear as if the button label includes a period. Per HELPSITE_NAMING_CONVENTIONS.md, button names must match the UI exactly. Move the period outside the bold markers.

Suggested fix: - Only the **report creator** sees interactive options like **Add expense**.

- Only the **report creator** sees interactive options like **Add expense.**
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The period is inside the bold formatting, making it look like the button label includes a period. Move the period outside the bold markers.

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- Only the **report creator** sees interactive options like **Add expense.**
- Only the **report creator** sees interactive options like **Add expense**.

- **Workspace admins** can approve and pay reports.

## Preview Details
- Report title and status (e.g., Approved, Paid)
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- Action button: Submit, Approve, Pay, etc., depending on the role

## Preview Behavior and Updates
Previews update **in real time** as expenses are added. If a report is deleted, the preview is removed from the workspace chat

**When someone comments on a report:**
- A **Comments** section will appear, and the layout will adjust to include room for the discussion.
- Updates in **real time** as expenses are added.
- If a report is deleted, the preview is removed.
- Comments on a report create a **Comments** section within the preview, and the layout will adjust to include room for the discussion.

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- Amount
- Category
- Description
- Tags (if enabled)

## Available Actions on the Table
- **Click an expense** to view or edit it in the right-hand panel
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**Note:** The bulk action menu appears after selecting at least one expense.

## Steps to Move Expenses Between Reports
## Moving Expenses Between Reports
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Heading violation: ## Moving Expenses Between Reports uses a gerund rather than starting with an action verb or question word. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, headings must be task-based.

Suggested fix: ## How to move expenses between reports

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@stephanieelliott same question here: this was also authored by the SDO originally. Have guidelines since changed or is GH off the beam here too?

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Yes this a another one where I would accept the bot's suggestion - the headings should be task-based!

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Headings must be task-based per the help authoring guidelines. (Confirmed by stephanieelliott)

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## Moving Expenses Between Reports
## How to move expenses between reports


1. Select the expenses using checkboxes
2. Click **Move to report** from the bulk action menu
3. In the right-hand panel, select a destination draft report
4. Expenses are moved, and a system message logs the action
1. Select the expenses using checkboxes.
2. Click **Move to report** from the bulk action menu.
3. In the right-hand panel, select a destination draft report.
4. Expenses are moved, and a system message logs the action.

## Add a New Expense to the Table
- The expense appears in the table
- Its row is briefly highlighted as new
- Once added, the **Submit** button appears in the header (replacing **Add expense**, which moves to the **More** menu)
## Adding a New Expense to the Table
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Heading violation: ## Adding a New Expense to the Table uses a gerund rather than starting with an action verb or question word. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, headings must be task-based.

Suggested fix: ## How to add a new expense to the table

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Headings must be task-based per the help authoring guidelines.

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## Adding a New Expense to the Table
## How to add a new expense to the table

- The expense appears in the table.
- Its row is briefly highlighted as new.
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Naming convention violation: Per HELPSITE_NAMING_CONVENTIONS.md, the three dots menu must never be called "More" or "More menu." The required format is: the three dots **(⋮)**.

Suggested fix: - Once added, the **Submit** button appears in the header (replacing **Add expense**, which moves to the three dots **(⋮)** menu).

- Once added, the **Submit** button appears in the header (replacing **Add expense**, which moves to the **More** menu).

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Heading violation: # Filters is a noun-only heading and also uses a # level (only one # heading is allowed per article, plus # FAQ). Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, all headings must be task-based and start with an action verb or question word. Per Section 4, content sections must use ##.

Suggested fix: ## How to use filters to find reports and expenses

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@stephanieelliott this heading change was authored by the SDO when I originally drafted these. Have guidelines since changed or is GH off the beam here?

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Yeah only one # is allowed per article, and they must be task-based ("how to", "who can") - this is for AZ retrieval. So I would go with the bot's suggestion in this case!

# How to Use Filters to Find Reports and Expenses
Filters help you narrow down expenses or reports so you can find exactly what you needfast. This is especially useful when you're working with a large dataset or trying to take specific actions, such as reporting unsubmitted expenses.
# Filters
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Only one # heading is allowed per article (plus # FAQ), and headings must be task-based for search retrieval. (Confirmed by stephanieelliott)

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# Filters
## How to use filters to find reports and expenses

Filters help you narrow down expenses or reports so you can find exactly what you need, fast. This is especially useful when you're working with a large dataset or trying to take specific actions, such as reporting unsubmitted expenses.

**Filters can help you:**

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- The list updates in real time
- The **Select all** option applies *only* to the filtered results—not everything

You can also combine filters with keyword search for even more precision. For example, searching **"Uber in March"** will show only Uber rides from March.
You can also combine filters with a keyword search for even more precision. For example, searching **"Uber in March"** will show only Uber rides from March.

**Note:** If you haven't applied any filters yet, you'll see your **most recent unreported expenses** by default.
**Note**: If no filters are applied, the page defaults to showing your most recent unreported expenses.

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Heading violation: # Smart Suggestions is a noun-only heading and also uses a # level (only one # heading is allowed per article, plus # FAQ). Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Sections 2 and 4, headings must be task-based and content sections must use ##.

Suggested fix: ## How to use Smart Suggestions

# How to Use Smart Suggestions
# Smart Suggestions
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Only one # heading is allowed per article (plus # FAQ), and headings must be task-based.

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# Smart Suggestions
## How to use Smart Suggestions


Smart suggestions recommend the next best action—like submitting a report or adding unreported expenses—based on your activity.
Smart suggestions recommend the next best action based on your activity.

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Heading violation: ## Where they appear does not include the feature name and uses a vague pronoun. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, headings must be explicit, feature-specific, and searchable.

Suggested fix: ## Where Smart Suggestions appear

## Smart Suggestion Locations
## Where they appear
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Heading uses a vague pronoun. Should be explicit and include the feature name.

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## Where they appear
### Where Smart Suggestions appear


- **SelfDM** (your personal chat with Concierge): Suggests unreported expenses to add to a report
- **Empty draft reports**: Prompts you to add recent unreported expenses
- **Global create and quick actions**: Suggests “Create report if you frequently submit grouped expenses
- **SelfDM**: Suggests unreported expenses to add to a report.
- **Empty draft reports**: Prompts you to add recent unreported expenses.
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Formatting: This bullet is missing a period at the end, while the other bullets in this list (lines 116-117) end with periods. Keep punctuation consistent across all list items.

- **Global create/quick actions**: Suggests creating a report if you frequently submit grouped expenses
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Missing period at the end for consistency with the other bullets in this list.

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- **Global create/quick actions**: Suggests creating a report if you frequently submit grouped expenses
- **Global create/quick actions**: Suggests creating a report if you frequently submit grouped expenses.


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Heading violation: ## Benefits is a generic, noun-only heading. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, headings must be task-based and start with an action verb or question word. Generic headings like "Benefits" are forbidden.

Suggested fix: Merge this content into the parent Smart Suggestions section, or use a heading like ## How Smart Suggestions help you report faster.

**When Smart Suggestions come in handy:** If you create a draft report and have unreported expenses in your SelfDM, a prompt may appear to add those expenses quickly.
## Benefits
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Generic noun-only heading. Consider merging this content into the parent section, or use a task-based heading.

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## Benefits
### How Smart Suggestions help you report faster


If you create a draft report and have unreported expenses in your SelfDM, a prompt may appear to add those expenses quickly. Smart Suggestions also:

**Benefits of Smart Suggestions:**
- Reduce manual effort
- Encourage on-time reporting
- Help new members take the right actions
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Yes, smart suggestions also appear in the mobile Inbox and draft reports.

## When do report previews update?
Previews update **in real time** when expenses are added. Alternatively, if a report is deleted, the preview is removed from the workspace chat.
Previews update **in real time** as expenses are added or removed. Deleted reports are removed from the chat preview.

## How do comments work on a report?
If someone comments on a report, a **Comments** section appears and the layout adjusts to make space for the discussion.
## Can someone comment on a report?
Yes. When someone comments, a Comments section appears in the preview, and the layout adjusts to accommodate the discussion.

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keywords: [New Expensify, manage expenses, add expense, delete expense, move expense, expense table, edit report, report approval, expense actions, create report, admin create report, inline editing, edit expense inline]
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Easily add, delete, or move expenses within reports in New Expensify. This guide covers how to manage expenses using the expense table on both web and mobile.
Managing expenses in reports helps you keep everything organized and ready for approval, payment, or export. This guide covers adding, moving, deleting, and editing expenses, as well as understanding audit trails and collaboration.

# Managing Expenses in a Report in New Expensify

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To edit expenses in Approved or Paid reports, a workspace admin will need to unapprove the report first.

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## How to Add Expenses to a Report

**Option 1: Create a new expense**
You can add expenses in two ways:

**Create a new expense directly in a report**

1. Open the draft report.
2. Click **More** > **Add expense** > **Create expense**
3. Enter the details and click **Create expense**.

**Option 2: Add existing expenses**
**Add existing unreported expenses**
1. Open the draft report.
2. Click **More** > **Add expense** > **Add existing expense**.
3. (Optional) Use the **Status** filter to show only **Unreported** or **Draft** expenses.
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**Note:** Workspace Admins can also create reports on behalf of employees by moving expenses to a new report. This is particularly useful for processing company card expenses or splitting expenses across different accounting periods. See [Create and Submit Reports](https://help.expensify.com/articles/new-expensify/reports-and-expenses/Create-and-Submit-Reports) for more details.

## How to Delete Expenses on a Report
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## How to Delete Expenses from a Report

**Delete a single expense**

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Approved and Paid reports are locked for editing. To make changes:

1. (Admins only) Open the report.
2. Click **More > Cancel Payment** if Paid.
2. Click **More > Cancel Payment** (if Paid).
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Naming convention violation: Per HELPSITE_NAMING_CONVENTIONS.md, the three dots menu must never be called "More" or "More menu." The required format is: Select the three dots **(⋮)**.

Suggested fix: 2. Select the three dots **(⋮)** > **Cancel Payment** (if Paid).

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@stephanieelliott this does seem outdated, right? Because that menu is definitely "More" in product.

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Yes this is wrong, I would ignore this one!

3. Then select **More > Unapprove**.
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Naming convention violation: Same as above -- "More" must be replaced with the three dots reference. Per HELPSITE_NAMING_CONVENTIONS.md: Select the three dots **(⋮)**.

Suggested fix: 3. Then select the three dots **(⋮)** > **Unapprove**.

4. The member can then select **More > Undo Submit**.
5. Once reopened, expenses can be edited or removed.

**Note:** If the report was exported to accounting, delete it from that system before re-exporting.
After it’s unapproved:
- The member can select **More** > **Undo Submit**.
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Naming convention violation: "More" must be replaced with the three dots reference per HELPSITE_NAMING_CONVENTIONS.md.

Suggested fix: - The member can select the three dots **(⋮)** > **Undo Submit**.

- They can now edit or remove expenses before resubmitting.

**Important**: If the report was exported to an accounting system, delete the exported data there before exporting again.

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## How to View and Use the Expense Table
## Understanding the Expense Table
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Heading violation: ## Understanding the Expense Table uses a gerund rather than starting with an action verb or question word. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, all ## headings must be task-based.

The previous heading ## How to View and Use the Expense Table was already compliant. Consider keeping it, or use something like ## How to view and use the expense table.

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Headings must be task-based per the help authoring guidelines.

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## Understanding the Expense Table
## How to view and use the expense table


Each report includes a table showing all attached expenses.

The table displays:
- Date
- Merchant
- Category
- Amount
- Workspace violations (if applicable)
Each report includes an expense table showing:
- Date
- Merchant
- Category
- Amount
- Workspace violations (if applicable)

Additional columns such as **Attendees** and **Per attendee** can be enabled via the **Columns** picker when attendee tracking is available.

Clicking a row opens the full expense in a side panel (web) or details screen (mobile).
Clicking a row opens the full expense details in a side panel (web) or details screen (mobile).
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Heading violation: ## Comments and Collaboration is a noun-only heading. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, all headings must be task-based and start with an action verb or question word. Noun-only or topic-only headings are explicitly forbidden.

Suggested fix: ## How to use comments and collaboration on a report


## Comments and Collaboration
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Noun-only heading. Headings must be task-based per the help authoring guidelines.

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## Comments and Collaboration
## How to use comments and collaboration on a report


Every report has a comment thread where you can:
- Add comments below the expense table or on individual expenses
- Use @mentions to notify teammates
- Upload documents to support conversations

Comments update live for everyone with access to the report.

## How to edit expenses inline on desktop

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# FAQ

## Why can’t I delete an expense from a report?

Only the member who originally created the expense can delete it. If you didn’t create the expense, ask the creator or a Workspace Admin for help.

## Why don’t I see the option to move or remove expenses?

You’ll only see the Move or Remove options if you created the report. Workspace Admins can also help with this if needed.
## Why can’t I find a report I just created?

## Why can’t I edit anything in the report?
You may be filtered into a different workspace or be using a mismatched search term. Clear filters or use a broader search.

If the report is Approved or Paid, it’s locked. A Workspace Admin needs to unapprove it first before making changes.
## Why can’t I submit a report?

## Can someone else add expenses to my report?
- The report has no expenses.
- The report is already submitted.
- Expenses are still SmartScanning or pending Expensify Card transactions.

No. Only the member who created the report can add expenses to it.
## Why can’t I move, edit, or delete expenses in a report?

## What happens if I delete an expense from a report?
- You don’t have permission to edit the report.
- The report is approved or paid.

The expense is removed from the report and deleted entirely.
**Solution**: Ask a Workspace Admin to unapprove the report, or retract it if you submitted it.
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title: Track Expenses
description: Learn how to create and manage expenses in Expensify without submitting them for reimbursement or approval.
description: Learn how to create and manage expenses in New Expensify without submitting them for reimbursement or approval.
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Missing required metadata: Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 3, every article must include an internalScope field in the YAML frontmatter. This field is missing. Also, the keywords on line 4 should be wrapped in brackets (e.g., [track expenses, create expense, ...]) to match the required format.

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internalScope: Audience is [members]. Covers [tracking expenses without submitting], does not cover [submitting or approving reports].

keywords: track expenses, create expense, scan receipt, enter mileage, expense chat, just track it
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Tracking expenses in Expensify allows you to save receipts and costs for your own records, without sending them for approval or reimbursement. This is useful if you're:
Tracking expenses in New Expensify allows you to save receipts and costs for your own records, without sending them for approval or reimbursement. This is useful if you're:

- Monitoring personal spending
- Logging out-of-pocket business expenses for future use
- Storing receipts you’re not ready to submit yet
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# How to Track an Expense Without Submitting

**Follow these steps to create an expense that stays in your records but isn't submitted:**
There are two ways you can create an expense that stays in your records but isn't submitted:

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Heading violation: ## SmartScan a Receipt does not start with an action verb imperative or a question word. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, headings must be task-based.

Suggested fix: ## How to SmartScan a receipt

## Option 1: SmartScan a Receipt
## SmartScan a Receipt
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Heading should be task-based per the help authoring guidelines.

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## How to SmartScan a receipt


**On mobile:**
1. Tap the green camera button and take a photo of the receipt or upload from gallery.
2. Enter the workspace or recipient’s email/phone number.
2. Choose yourself under Personal.
3. Add details like description, category, tags, and tax.
4. Tap **Create expense**.
- Members with a default workspace will see expense fields that mirror their workspace's rules.
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Step formatting issue: Step numbering jumps from 3 to 5 (there is no step 4). The sub-bullets on lines 25-27 are not numbered steps, so the next step after step 3 should be step 4, not 5.

Suggested fix: Change 5. Tap **Create expense**. to 4. Tap **Create expense**.

- Members without a default workspace will see the expense fields: Amount, Description, Merchant, Category, Date, Report.
5. Tap **Create expense**.
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Step numbering jumps from 3 to 5. Should be step 4.

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5. Tap **Create expense**.
4. Tap **Create expense**.


**On desktop:**
1. Click the green receipt button and drag and drop the receipt or click **Choose files** to upload.
2. Enter the workspace or recipient’s email/phone number.
2. Choose yourself under Personal.
3. Add details like description, category, tags, and tax.
4. Click **Create expense**.
- Members with a default workspace will see expense fields that mirror their workspace's rules.
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Step formatting issue: Step numbering jumps from 3 to 5 (there is no step 4). Same issue as the mobile section above.

Suggested fix: Change 5. Click **Create expense**. to 4. Click **Create expense**.

- Members without a default workspace will see the expense fields: Amount, Description, Merchant, Category, Date, Report.
5. Click **Create expense**.
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Step numbering jumps from 3 to 5. Should be step 4.

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5. Click **Create expense**.
4. Click **Create expense**.


💡 **Note:**
Other ways to SmartScan receipts include:
- Forward your digital receipts to `receipts@expensify.com`.
- Text a photo of your receipts to 47777 (US numbers only). Just make sure you [add your phone number to Expensify](https://new.expensify.com/settings/profile/contact-methods).

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Heading violation: ## Manually Add an Expense -- while it contains an action verb, "Manually" is an adverb prefix that weakens searchability. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 2, headings should be explicit and searchable task phrases.

Suggested fix: ## How to manually add an expense

## Option 2: Manually Add an Expense
## Manually Add an Expense
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Heading should be task-based per the help authoring guidelines.

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## Manually Add an Expense
## How to manually add an expense


**On mobile:**
1. Tap the green camera button.
2. Select **Manual**.
3. Enter the amount and currency, then tap **Next**.
4. Choose a workspace or an individual.
4. Choose yourself under Personal.
5. Add optional fields like category, tags, or description.
6. Tap **Create expense**.
- Members with a default workspace will see expense fields that mirror their workspace's rules.
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Step formatting issue: Step numbering jumps from 5 to 7 (there is no step 6). The sub-bullets on lines 51-52 are informational notes, not numbered steps.

Suggested fix: Change 7. Tap **Create expense**. to 6. Tap **Create expense**.

- Members without a default workspace will see the expense fields: Amount, Description, Merchant, Category, Date, Report.
7. Tap **Create expense**.
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Step numbering jumps from 5 to 7. Should be step 6.

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7. Tap **Create expense**.
6. Tap **Create expense**.


**On desktop:**
1. Click the green add receipt button.
2. Select **Manual**.
3. Enter the amount and currency, then click **Next**.
4. Choose a workspace or an individual.
4. Choose yourself under Personal.
5. Add optional fields like category, tags, or description.
6. Click **Create expense**.
- Members with a default workspace will see expense fields that mirror their workspace's rules.
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Step formatting issue: Step numbering jumps from 5 to 7 (there is no step 6). Same issue as the mobile section above.

Suggested fix: Change 7. Click **Create expense**. to 6. Click **Create expense**.

- Members without a default workspace will see the expense fields: Amount, Description, Merchant, Category, Date, Report.
7. Click **Create expense**.
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Step numbering jumps from 5 to 7. Should be step 6.

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7. Click **Create expense**.
6. Click **Create expense**.


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Structure violation: # Where to Find Tracked Expenses uses a # heading. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 4, only one # heading is allowed (the article title), plus # FAQ. All other content sections must use ##.

Suggested fix: ## Where to find tracked expenses


# Locate and Manage Tracked Expenses
# Where to Find Tracked Expenses
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Only one # heading is allowed per article (plus # FAQ). Must use ##.

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# Where to Find Tracked Expenses
## Where to find tracked expenses


After creating an expense, go to **Spend > Expenses** to find it. Use the filters to search for the expense if it isn't immediately visible.

After tracking an expense, it also appears in an **Expense Chat** in the left-hand navigation menu.
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Structure violation: # What You Can Do With Tracked Expenses uses a # heading. Per HELP_AUTHORING_GUIDELINES.md Section 4, only one # heading is allowed (the article title), plus # FAQ. All other content sections must use ##.

Suggested fix: ## What you can do with tracked expenses


# What You Can Do With Tracked Expenses
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Only one # heading is allowed per article (plus # FAQ). Must use ##.

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# What You Can Do With Tracked Expenses
## What you can do with tracked expenses


After creating an expense, go to **Spend > Expenses** to locate the expense. Use the filters to search if the expense isn't immediately visible.
When you create a tracked expense, Concierge will show an actionable message with options in the Expense Chat:
- **Submit it to someone** – Send it for approval or reimbursement.
- **Nothing for now** – Leave it stored for later.

Click into the expense to:
- **Submit it to someone** – Send it for approval or processing.
- **Categorize it** – Assign it to a category for better organization.
- **Share it with my accountant** – Grant access to financial contacts.
- **Nothing for now** – Leave it as-is for later.
If you belong to a workspace, you can also click into the expense to:
- **Categorize** – Assign to a workspace category.
- **Share with your accountant** – Give access to financial contacts.
- **Move expense(s)** – Add the expense to an existing report or create a new report on the spot.
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## Why can’t I find my expense?

Make sure you’re filtering by the correct date or amount. You can easily find unsubmitted expenses in an **Expense Chat** in your Inbox in the navigation tabs.
Make sure you’re filtering by the correct date or amount. You can easily find unsubmitted expenses in the **Expense Chat** in your Inbox, under the navigation tabs.

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