When I search - sales, customers. = the order number is not in the report, how do I get this column back ?

Hi there goochg61,

You can click on the Customise option to add more Rows/Columns and Filter on your report. Here's how:

1. Click on the Reports tab.
2. Search the report name or you can go through Sales and Customers section and select the report.
3. Select the Report period, accounting method, and click Customise button.
4. Click on Rows/Columns and Filter, and tick the box of the column you wanted to add on the report.
5. Click on Run report.

You can also click on Save customisation for future reference of the report. To learn more on how to customise reports, please check this article Customise reports in QuickBooks Online.

Don't hesitate to leave a query on this thread if there's anything else. I'm here to help you. Have a great day!