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Here are some quick examples of how to do some basic tasks with hledger.
# Getting help
## Getting help
Here's how to list commands and view options and command docs:
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To view manuals and introductory docs on the web, visit <https://hledger.org>.
Chat and mail list support and discussion archives can be found at <https://hledger.org/support>.
# Constructing command lines
## Constructing command lines
hledger has a flexible command line interface.
We strive to keep it simple and ergonomic, but if you run into one of
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- if needed, also add a backslash to hide regular expression metacharacters from the shell
- to see how a misbehaving command line is being parsed, add `--debug=2`.
# Starting a journal file
## Starting a journal file
hledger looks for your accounting data in a journal file, `$HOME/.hledger.journal` by default:
```cli
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Market prices : 0 ()
```
# Setting LEDGER_FILE
## Setting LEDGER_FILE
How to set `LEDGER_FILE` permanently depends on your setup:
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When correctly configured, in a new terminal window `$env:LEDGER_FILE` will show the file path,
and so will `hledger files`.
# Setting opening balances
## Setting opening balances
Pick a starting date for which you can look up the balances of some
real-world assets (bank accounts, wallet..) and liabilities (credit cards..).
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$ git commit -m 'initial balances' 2023.journal
```
# Recording transactions
## Recording transactions
As you spend or receive money, you can record these transactions
using one of the methods above (text editor, hledger add)
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assets:bank:checking $1000
```
# Reconciling
## Reconciling
Periodically you should reconcile - compare your hledger-reported balances
against external sources of truth, like bank statements or your bank's website -
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$ git commit -m 'txns' 2023.journal
```
# Reporting
## Reporting
Here are some basic reports.
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2023-01-06 ****
2023-01-13 ****
```
# Migrating to a new file
## Migrating to a new file
At the end of the year, you may want to continue your journal in a new file,
so that old transactions don't slow down or clutter your reports,