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September 14, 2020
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In QB online under Invoice%2C how do I enter a field where I can manually type a Client PO#

  • September 14, 2020
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I need to add a field to the invoice template that will allow me to enter a PO# that the customer supplies to me.  I've read articles but when it says to add a custom field under the invoice template, that option is no where to be found.

 

Thanks!

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Steven_Product Champion
September 14, 2020

Hi nuluowe, 

 

To enable custom fields on invoices there is first a set within your overalls settings that needs to be enabled you can see from the steps below:

 

  1. Select Settings ⚙️.
  2. Select Account and Settings.
  3. Select Sales under Accounts and Settings, then go to the Sales form content section.
  4. Select the pencil icon in that section.
  5. Enter a Name into each dialogue box beneath the heading Custom fields and select whether you want the field to be internal (only displayed in QuickBooks), or public (displayed in QuickBooks and displayed/printed on sales forms).
  6. Select Save and then Done. These fields will now appear on your sales forms.

 

Please note, custom fields option is not available in Simple Start, only on the higher subscriptions. 

 

If you are on higher subscription, once the steps within your Account and Settings are completed you can then return to your Custom Form Styles.
 

  1. Select Settings ⚙️.
  2. Select Custom Form Styles
  3. Select the Edit option for the invoice template you want to add custom field to
  4. Select the Content tab at the top of the page
  5. On the right-hand side of your invoice preview, select the top section which includes business name and address. 
  6. After selecting this field, on the left scroll down and you will see +Custom field
  7. Make sure you tick the box associated with your new PO# field. 
  8. Then you can click Done, this way it will show up on your next invoice created. 

 

Thanks, 

 

-Steven