These instructions will help you to add manual spending transaction in Quicken for Windows: 1. In the beginning, you need to open the account that you want to use. 2. Thereafter, go to the new transaction line by typing CTRL+N. 3. Now, you have to change the date if it is required. 4. Add the check number in the num 5. Next, you have to specify who receives the payment or gives you this deposit.