Why is the emailing of estimates state that it is an invoice?

Thanks for notifying us about the issue you encountered with estimates, @bill180. I've got some information about this matter. 

In this regard, we've received and encountered similar cases or reports where emailed estimates appear as View Invoice. To address this concern, I recommend contacting our support team so they can add you to the list of affected users. 

Here's how to contact us:

1. Go to the Help menu, then select the Search tab.
2. Click Contact Us.
3. Enter a brief description of your concern, then select Continue.
4. Lastly, choose either Start a Chat or Get a Callback to start connecting with them.

In the meantime, let's perform some troubleshooting steps to isolate the cause of this issue. This could be due to a browser cache affecting system performance. You can open your QBO account using an incognito or private browser. Here are some shortcut keys to help you access it more easily:

• Google Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + N
• Mozilla Firefox: Ctrl + Shift + P
• Microsoft Edge: Ctrl + Shift + P
• Safari: Command + Shift + N

If this works, you can proceed in clearing your browser's cache or utilize other supported browsers as an alternative.

Furthermore, for more information about turning your estimates into an invoice, I suggest checking this article: Convert an estimate into an invoice in QuickBooks Online.

You can also visit this link to personalize and add specific info to your sales forms: Customize invoices, estimates, and sales receipts in QuickBooks Online.

Let me know if you have other concerns about managing estimates and other sales forms in QuickBooks. I’m always delighted to be your QuickBooks guide. Stay safe!