How to Unvoid an Invoice in Xero
- George Apostolov
How to Unvoid an Invoice in Xero: step-by-step guide
On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Business'.
Choose 'Invoices' from the list of options.
After that, click the 'Search' button at the top-right corner.
Tick the checkbox beside 'Include Deleted & Voided' and then click 'Search to proceed.
Following that, find and open the invoice you wish to unvoid.
Tap the 'More Options' button at the top-right corner.
Subsequently, click 'Copy to Draft Invoice'.
Review the invoice details and make some changes if necessary. Once done, tap 'Approve & Email' or 'Save & Close'.
After completing these steps, the void Xero invoice will be copied as a new invoice and reactivated.
Quick answer: To unvoid an invoice in Xero, navigate to Business Invoices, search for voided invoices, and open the target invoice. Select More Options, click Copy to Draft Invoice, review the details, and tap Approve & Email or Save & Close to reactivate it as a new invoice.
About this Xero tutorial
Reactivate a voided invoice in Xero by copying it to a draft, updating the details if needed, and saving or approving the new version. This guide shows how to unvoid an Invoice in Xero in 9 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 void Xero invoice will be copied as a new invoice and...". 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 unvoid an Invoice 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 Upload a Bank Statement in Xero, How to Upload Receipts to Xero Folders and How to Use Find and Recode in Xero. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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