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positiveenergy-o
June 23, 2024
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How do I adjust column width in an estimate?

  • June 23, 2024
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LeizylM
June 23, 2024

Adjusting column width in an estimate in QuickBooks Online (QBO) is an easy process, positiveenergy. I'll provide details below.

 

You can adjust the column width by pointing the cursor to the column and dragging the scale width icon to the left or right. 

 

I've added a screenshot for your reference.

 

Also, you can customize templates to modify default column widths by going to Custom form Styles. 

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Click the Gear icon in the upper-right corner and select Custom form styles.
  2. Look for the estimate template and click Edit.
  3. Go to the Content tab and select the second blurred section.
  4. Go to the COLUMNS section and click EDIT LABELS AND WIDTHS.
  5. Adjust the column widths and select Done.

 

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You already know where to find me if you need extra assistance regarding estimates. I'd be delighted to help further. Take the best care!

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SHA2
February 21, 2025

In step number 4, you said we could adjust column widths.  That is partially true.  I can adjust column widths within a limit of total characters for 2 grouped columns.  My product/service and quantity are one group and my rate and amount are another group.  When I try to increase my product/service column width, the quantity column width automatically changes inversely.  Example: there are a total number of of 29 characters available in this "grouping".  When the product/service has 21 characters, the quantity has 8.  If I move the product/service column to 18 characters, the quantity has 11.  The same thing happens with the rate column and amount column "grouping."  To add to the frustration, the rate and amount columns have a combined character availability of 70.  So I have 29 characters for my product/service description and quantity then 70 characters for my rate and amount??

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SHA2
February 21, 2025

Sorry, step 5 is where the column adjust action occurs

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