;reg,areg: interlink their docs

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Simon Michael 2020-07-22 07:57:53 -07:00
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@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ Each line shows:
With `aregister`, each line represents a whole transaction - as in
hledger-ui, hledger-web, and your bank statement. By contrast, the
`register` command shows individual postings, across all accounts.
You might prefer `aregister` for reconciling with real-world
[`register`](#register) command shows individual postings, across all
accounts. You might prefer `aregister` for reconciling with real-world
asset/liability accounts, and `register` for reviewing detailed
revenues/expenses.

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The register command displays postings in date order, one per line,
and their running total. This is typically used with a
[query](#queries) selecting a particular account, to see that
account's activity:
The register command displays matched postings, across all accounts,
in date order, with their running total or running historical balance.
(See also the [`aregister`](#aregister) command, which shows matched
transactions in a specific account.)
register normally shows line per posting, but note that
multi-commodity amounts will occupy multiple lines (one line per
commodity).
It is typically used with a [query](#queries) selecting a
particular account, to see that account's activity:
```shell
$ hledger register checking