How to Delete an Approved Invoice in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Delete an Approved Invoice in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Select 'Invoices' from the list of options.
Following that, tap the 'Awaiting Payment' tab.
Subsequently, find and select the approved invoice you want to delete.
Tap the 'More Options' button in the top-right corner.
Choose 'Void' to proceed.
Click 'Void' one more time to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the selected approved invoice will be voided and deleted from the list.
Quick answer: To delete an approved invoice in Xero, navigate to Business and select Invoices. Tap the Awaiting Payment tab, open the target invoice, and click More Options in the top-right corner. Choose Void, then click Void again to confirm and remove the invoice from the list.
About this Xero tutorial
Void and remove an approved invoice in Xero by navigating to Invoices, selecting Awaiting Payment, and choosing Void from the menu. This guide shows how to delete an Approved Invoice in Xero in 8 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected approved invoice will be voided and deleted...". 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 delete an Approved Invoice in Xero?
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 Delete an Invoice in Xero, How to Do a Cash Flow Forecast in Xero and How to Do Bookkeeping in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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