The cursor ABSOLUTELY  used to start in the vendor box. It is absurd that it no longer does. I can't tell you how many times I have provided feedback in the way you suggest. I used to do it every week. I stopped because I have better things to do with my time. I cannot believe how terrible QB online is, and it just keeps getting worse and worse. I tell everyone I know NOT to use it. I refuse to take on clients who are already using it.