[Better Expense Report View] Amount Is Out Of The View On Reports Page Expense View
Introduction
Expense reports are a crucial aspect of any business, providing valuable insights into company spending habits. However, when the amount is out of view on the Reports page, it can lead to confusion and difficulties in making informed decisions. In this article, we will explore the issue of amount being out of view on the Reports page and discuss potential solutions to improve the expense report view.
Understanding the Issue
The issue of amount being out of view on the Reports page is a common problem faced by many users. When creating an expense with a long URL as the merchant or description, the amount is not visible on the Reports page. This can be frustrating for users who rely on the expense report view to track company spending.
Action Performed
To reproduce the issue, follow these steps:
- Use account with the table report view beta: Log in to your Expensify account and enable the table report view beta feature.
- Create expense with a long URL as Merchant (or if merchant missing then description): Create a new expense with a long URL as the merchant or description. This will trigger the issue.
- Go to the Reports page: Navigate to the Reports page to view the created expense.
- Check the expenses: Check the expenses on the Reports page to see if the amount is visible.
- Notice the amount is not visible: Observe that the amount is not visible on the Reports page.
Expected Result
The expected result is that the amount should be visible on the Reports page, allowing users to track company spending accurately.
Actual Result
The actual result is that the amount is not visible on the Reports page, making it difficult for users to track company spending.
Workaround
While the issue is not fixed, users can still use Expensify without this being a major problem. However, informing users of the workaround is essential to ensure they can still use the platform effectively.
Platforms
The issue was reproduced on the following platforms:
- Android: App
- Android: mWeb Chrome
- iOS: App
- iOS: mWeb Safari
- iOS: mWeb Chrome
- Windows: Chrome
- MacOS: Chrome / Safari
- MacOS: Desktop
Screenshots/Videos
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Conclusion
The issue of amount being out of view on the Reports page is a significant problem that affects users' ability to track company spending accurately. By understanding the issue, reproducing it, and providing a workaround, we can improve the expense report view and enhance decision-making capabilities.
Future Development
To address this issue, we recommend the following:
- Improve the table report view beta feature: Enhance the table report view beta feature to handle long URLs and descriptions more efficiently.
- Implement a more robust expense report view: Develop a more robust expense report view that can handle various scenarios, including long URLs and descriptions.
- Provide better error handling: Implement better error handling to notify users when the amount is visible on the Reports page.
By addressing this issue and implementing the recommended solutions, we can improve the expense report view and provide a better experience for users.
Contributing to Expensify
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Related Issues
For more information on related issues, please visit the Expensify Issue URL.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank @JmillsExpensify for reporting this issue and providing valuable feedback.
References
For more information on the issue, please refer to the Slack conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the issue with the expense report view? A: The issue is that the amount is not visible on the Reports page when creating an expense with a long URL as the merchant or description.
Q: How can I reproduce the issue? A: To reproduce the issue, follow these steps:
- Use account with the table report view beta: Log in to your Expensify account and enable the table report view beta feature.
- Create expense with a long URL as Merchant (or if merchant missing then description): Create a new expense with a long URL as the merchant or description. This will trigger the issue.
- Go to the Reports page: Navigate to the Reports page to view the created expense.
- Check the expenses: Check the expenses on the Reports page to see if the amount is visible.
- Notice the amount is not visible: Observe that the amount is not visible on the Reports page.
Q: What is the expected result? A: The expected result is that the amount should be visible on the Reports page, allowing users to track company spending accurately.
Q: What is the actual result? A: The actual result is that the amount is not visible on the Reports page, making it difficult for users to track company spending.
Q: Is there a workaround? A: While the issue is not fixed, users can still use Expensify without this being a major problem. However, informing users of the workaround is essential to ensure they can still use the platform effectively.
Q: Which platforms was the issue reproduced on? A: The issue was reproduced on the following platforms:
- Android: App
- Android: mWeb Chrome
- iOS: App
- iOS: mWeb Safari
- iOS: mWeb Chrome
- Windows: Chrome
- MacOS: Chrome / Safari
- MacOS: Desktop
Q: How can I provide further evidence? A: To provide further evidence, add any relevant screenshots or videos to the issue report.
Q: What is the next step? A: To address this issue, we recommend the following:
- Improve the table report view beta feature: Enhance the table report view beta feature to handle long URLs and descriptions more efficiently.
- Implement a more robust expense report view: Develop a more robust expense report view that can handle various scenarios, including long URLs and descriptions.
- Provide better error handling: Implement better error handling to notify users when the amount is visible on the Reports page.
Q: How can I contribute to Expensify? A: If you're interested in contributing to Expensify, please check out our contributing guidelines for onboarding and email contributors@expensify.com to request to join our Slack channel.
Q: Where can I find related issues? A: For more information on related issues, please visit the Expensify Issue URL.
Q: Who should I thank for reporting this issue? A: We would like to thank @JmillsExpensify for reporting this issue and providing valuable feedback.
Q: Where can I find more information on the issue? A: For more information on the issue, please refer to the Slack conversation.
Q: Where can I find open job opportunities on GitHub? A: To explore open job opportunities on GitHub, please visit the GitHub Jobs page.