# How to Assign an Invoice Item to a Project in Xero

> To assign an invoice item to a project in Xero, navigate to Business, select Invoices, and open the desired invoice. Tap the Project field, choose the preferred project, and save or approve and email your changes to complete the assignment.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-assign-an-invoice-item-to-a-project-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2f91d673bd5aa8e61e01/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
2. Choose 'Invoices' from the list of options.
3. After that, find and open the specific invoice you want to edit.
4. Tap the field under 'Project' to proceed.
5. Subsequently, select the project you prefer to use.
6. Once done, tap 'Save & Close' or 'Approve & Email'.
7. After completing these steps, the item in the selected Xero invoice will be assigned to a project.