How do I enter data directly into forms using the desktop / downloaded version??

Regardless of what is recommended, Intuit waster 3-5 hours of my time and $120 of my money last night.  I was told by the online help feature that entering directly into the forms was only allowed using the CD or downloaded version.  So, I downloaded the software and it still will not allow me to enter directly into the forms.  I'm not worried about the accuracy, TT checks the return before you send it and I had a tax professional help me with the docs.  IRT your question, you know, the normal forms: 1040, 1116, 4562, 8582, 8829, 8879, 8949, 8995, 1120S, 4562 & 8879-S and schedules 1, 2, 3, A, C, D, E, SE & K-1.  Lastly, I've used the forms mode before, but when I click on forms this year, it takes me to the form, but doesn't allow you to enter any data.  You can click on block 1 of the form 1040 and type and nothing appears.  While I appreciate your trying to help, your comment "Switch to the FORMS mode to make direct entries which may need to be on worksheets as not all can be direct to forms.", indicates that a person would be filling in a worksheet and not a form - not at all what I'm trying to do.  And to top it off, Intuit is not open on the weekends or nights now.  Very frustrating!

Thanks, but the question is how to enter directly into forms, not switch to forms mode after answering five hours of questions that I don't need to answer.  TT used to let you open the form and type directly into them.  Forcing you to spend hours answering tons of questions is a waste of time!

More to the point, how do you enter data into line 31240 when the only "help" says "enter...directly into line 31240"?

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@rhaley 

If you just want to enter the tax data directly onto forms and schedules, then do not use any tax preparation software.

Go to this IRS website for Free File Fillable Forms - https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/free-file-fillable-forms

See this TurboTax support FAQ on how to contact Support - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3401489

You will need to use the Step-by-Step process to enter your personal information to get the return started.  Once that is complete you can use the Forms icon at the upper right of the screen to switch to forms mode.  If you do not see a form you need, you can search for it at the top of the list on the left and enter your information as with the other forms.  Once the return is prepared see How to amend to amend the return.

@gendler802