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jkimmel
Level 1

How do I edit description of an inventory item? Quick Books Desktop Pro 2020?

 
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MaryGraceS
Moderator

How do I edit description of an inventory item? Quick Books Desktop Pro 2020?

Hello there, @jkimmel.

 

I'll be happy to walk you through on how to edit the description of an inventory in QuickBooks Desktop Pro. Here's how: 

 

  1. From the Lists menu, select Item List.
  2. Find the inventory item, then double click it.
  3. Edit the information in the Description on Sales Transactions field. 
  4. Hit OK.

I've attached a screenshot below for your reference: 

 

I've also attached some articles you can use to add, edit, and delete items in QuickBooks, as well as how to keep track of your inventory:

 

Stay in touch if you have any other questions. I'll be happy to help you some more. Have a great day. 

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

How do I edit description of an inventory item? Quick Books Desktop Pro 2020?

@jkimmel 

Utilize the 3rd party importer tool to edit it in bulk

https://transactionpro.grsm.io/qbd

https://partners.saasant.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=5051_2

 

The template should be like this

Item NameItem TypeIs ActiveSales DescriptionPurchase DescriptionTax CodeAccount/Income AccountExpense/COGS AccountAsset AccountCostPreferred VendorPrice or %Reorder PointManuf Part NumberUnit of MeasureMax
Green WidgetInventory PartYWidget SalesWidget PurchaseTax   General SalesGeneral Cost of Goods SoldInventory Asset10ABC Vendor151012345 30
General ServicesServiceYServices SalesServices PurchaseNonSpecialized SalesSpecialized Expenses 8DEF Vendor9    
General PartsNon-inventory PartYPart SalesPart PurchasesTax   General SalesGeneral Cost of Goods Sold 7GHI Vendor8    
bonozs
Level 1

How do I edit description of an inventory item? Quick Books Desktop Pro 2020?

how do you modify the "Description on Purchase Transactions"?   

Carneil_C
QuickBooks Team

How do I edit description of an inventory item? Quick Books Desktop Pro 2020?

I know how you can modify it, @bonozs.

 

Modifying the Description on Purchase Transactions when editing an item is an easy process. I'll show you how:

 

  1. Go to the List menu and choose Item List.
  2. Double-click on your selected inventory item.
  3. From the Purchase Information section, edit the Description on Purchase Transactions.
  4. Once done, click OK to save the changes.

 

I've got this helpful resource to guide you further about this process: Add, edit, and delete items. It includes answers to your most commonly asked questions about managing your items.

 

Also, I'll share this article with you if you want to import inventory files: Import or export MS Excel files.

 

You can always reply or reach out to us again if you need anything else with items in QuickBooks Desktop. We're always here to guide and assist you whenever you need help.

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