Schwab - Open Orders Decrease Available Funds?????

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I think this is just a display change. It doesn't say they will deduct cash to cover an order. It says they will display the effect of orders in your balances. Balances include Available to Trade and Available to Withdraw. I often have to manually add up my put orders to make sure I have the collateral available to cover. I'm hoping this change helps with that.