How to Edit the Invoice Items in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Edit the Invoice Items in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, navigate to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Choose 'Invoices' from the list of options.
After that, select and open the invoice you wish to revise.
Subsequently, click the 'More Options' button in the top-right corner.
Tap 'Edit' to proceed.
Navigate to the line items table, then tap the 'Item' field you wish to edit.
Select the new item you want to use.
Once done, adjust the other related details and tap 'Update'.
After completing these steps, the selected invoice item will be edited based on your input.
Quick answer: To edit invoice items in Xero, navigate to Business and Invoices, open the target invoice, and click More Options followed by Edit. Next, select the item field in the line items table, choose a new item, adjust details as needed, and click Update to save your changes.
About this Xero tutorial
Easily update and revise invoice line items in Xero by navigating to your invoices, selecting edit, and choosing new items and details. This guide shows how to edit the Invoice Items in Xero in 9 steps, starting with "On Xero's main dashboard, navigate to the top menu bar and click 'Business'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected invoice item will be edited based on your input". 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 edit the Invoice Items in Xero?
9 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 Enter Conversion Balances in Xero, How to Export Data From Xero Reports and How to Export Unreconciled Transactions in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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