How to Add the Item Code to Xero Invoices
- George Apostolov
How to Add the Item Code to Xero Invoices: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top-left corner and click the 'Company' tab.
Choose 'Settings' from the list of options.
After that, find and tap the 'Invoice Settings' option.
Click 'Options' in the top-right corner of the panel.
Subsequently, select 'Edit' from the choices.
Find the 'Show Item Code' option, then tick the checkbox beside it.
Once done, tap 'Save' to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the item code will be added automatically to the Xero invoices.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Xero tutorial
Add item codes to your Xero invoices automatically by updating your invoice settings and enabling the show item code option. This guide shows how to add the Item Code to Xero Invoices in 8 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top-left corner and click the 'Company' tab" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the item code will be added automatically to the Xero inv...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Xero interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add the Item Code to Xero Invoices?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Xero data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Xero. Related guides: How to Add the Opening Balance in Xero, How to Apply Overpayment in Xero When Receiving Money and How to Archive a Bank Account in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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