How to Cancel an Invoice in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Cancel an Invoice in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Choose 'Invoices' from the list of options.
After that, find and open the invoice you want to cancel.
Tap the 'More Options' button in the top-right corner to proceed.
Subsequently, click 'Void'.
Tap 'Void' one more time to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the selected Xero invoice will be canceled immediately.
Quick answer: To cancel an invoice in Xero, navigate to Business and select Invoices from the top menu. Open the target invoice, click More Options in the top-right corner, select Void, and confirm by tapping Void again to cancel the invoice immediately.
About this Xero tutorial
Void and cancel your invoices in Xero instantly by accessing the invoice options menu and confirming the action. This guide shows how to cancel an Invoice in Xero in 7 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected Xero invoice will be canceled immediately". 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 cancel an Invoice in Xero?
7 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 Cancel the Xero Free Trial Subscription, How to Change the Account Code in Xero and How to Change the Address in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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