# Manual Tallies

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To enter tallies manually, select *`Tally`* from the side menu and then select the *`Manual Tallies`* tab.

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Enter the Ballot Style, Precinct, and Voting Method of the ballots being added and select *`Enter Tallies`*. This step will be repeated for any additional ballot styles, precincts, and voting methods.

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Start by entering the manual tally ballot count. By default, the manual tally ballot count is the same for all contests but can be overridden on a per-contest basis.

Then enter vote tallies for the first contest, entering undervotes and overvotes in addition to votes cast for each candidate or option. If a vote is for a write-in candidate, select *`Add Write-In Candidate`* to enter the name found on the ballot and add a tally. Select *`Save & Next`* to proceed to the next contest and repeat steps for all contests. Select *`Finish`* after entering vote tallies for the last contest.

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