Quick Input lets you record transactions by typing simple phrases like Coffee 4.50 or Target 22.40 groceries. Moza parses your text to extract amount, merchant, and category automatically.
How it works
Syntax Rules & Examples
- Basic Entry: Type
Merchant Amount. Example:Starbucks 5.20(creates a $5.20 transaction at Starbucks). - Adding a Category: Use space and category name. Example:
Walmart 45.00 groceries(creates a $45 Walmart transaction in Groceries). - Using @ to select entities: Type
@followed by an account, category, or shared group name. Example:coffee 15 @Restaurantsorcoffee 15 @Chase Checkingordinner 45 @Couple. Autocomplete suggestions appear as you type. - Adding a Note with #: Type
#followed by free text. Example:Coffee 15 #with extra foam(note becomes "with extra foam"). Everything after#is stripped from parsing and saved as the note. - Negative/Income: Type
Income Amount. Example:Paycheck 1500(creates an income transaction). - Shorthand Dates: Add dates at the end. Example:
Gas 35.00 yesterdayorUber 12.00 oct 5. - Quantities: Include quantities like
3x,100pcs,5kg. Example:plastic cups 150000 100pcs.
Inline tag reference
| Prefix | Triggers autocomplete? | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
@ |
✅ Yes | Select an account, category, or shared group | @Restaurants, @Chase Checking, @Couple |
# |
❌ No | Add a manual note (free text) | #with extra foam, #for the team |
Limitations
- Quick Input works best with simple merchant names and standard numbers.
- If the parsed category is incorrect, you can easily change it from the review overlay before saving.
Common Questions
How does Moza match categories?
It uses standard keywords and learns from your past categorization history. If you type 'groceries', it matches your Groceries category. You can also force a category with @CategoryName.
Can I use foreign currencies in Quick Input?
Yes — type the currency symbol or code (e.g. 'EUR 15' or '$20') and it auto-detects it.
What is the difference between @ and
@ triggers autocomplete for accounts, categories, and shared groups. # appends everything after it as the transaction note — no autocomplete, just free text.