[header] How to fix mistakes made when writing checks [title] Stop writing as soon as you realize you've made an error. [title] Take a moment to assess your error. [step] Here are some common errors that are made when writing checks : [substeps] You write the date using last year, instead of the current one. 
You write the amount of the check in the " pay to the order of " line. You write a different amount in the decimal box than you do the dollar line.