Certain buttons will almost certainly be put in the same locations throughout QuickBooks editions. As a result, the Gear icon in QuickBooks 2021, 2017, 2013, and Pro 2018 can be found in identical locations. In other words, you can use any version of this software from any year. The Gear symbol will be located near the top and right of the screen. If not, it should be between the Create and Help icons.