# How to Add the Item Code to Xero Invoices

> To include the item code on your invoices in Xero, navigate to the Company tab and open Settings. Next, select Invoice Settings, click Options, and choose Edit. Finally, tick the Show Item Code checkbox and click Save to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-the-item-code-to-xero-invoices/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2f17d673bd5aa8e613e6/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top-left corner and click the 'Company' tab.
2. Choose 'Settings' from the list of options.
3. After that, find and tap the 'Invoice Settings' option.
4. Click 'Options' in the top-right corner of the panel.
5. Subsequently, select 'Edit' from the choices.
6. Find the 'Show Item Code' option, then tick the checkbox beside it.
7. Once done, tap 'Save' to apply the changes.
8. After completing these steps, the item code will be added automatically to the Xero invoices.