Report Header or Footer (Ability to ADD Fields)

Hi there, @2robertc. 

Thank you for reaching out to the Community. The ability to pull up Profit & Loss by classes is available in QuickBooks Desktop. You have to modify the class that you want to appear in your header report. Let me show you how:  

1.  Click the Reports. 
2. In the search bar type Profit and Lost by Class.
3. Tap Run. 
4. Press the Customize Report. 
5. Mark check the specific item you want to show up into the Report. 
6. Hit OK. 

Once done to view the changes made try run a report to double-check it. 

I've added this article to guide you on how to modify the reports: Customize reports in QuickBooks Desktop. 

Please let me know if you need further assistance with your reports. I'll make sure to get back to you whenever you need me. Have a great day!

Hi Ailene-  Please re-read the question.  I know how to run a P&L by Classes.  What I'm asking has to do with titling the Reports that get generated.  Thank you for your attention to this matter.  Enjoy the weekend.

I desperately need this feature also and have suggested through Help menu.  Has this been solved yet?  The suggestion below does not address the ability to add the filtered class to the report headers.  Thank you.

Good day, @ljw8.

At the moment, it’s still unavailable in QuickBooks Desktop. Rest assured that our developer team is working hard to ensure customers suggested features will be implemented in the future.  

You can visit our firm of the future where new and product updates like features are posted. You can view and select topics to learn more.

I’ve also added this article in case you want to create and use custom fields to capture specific customer, vendor, employee, product, and service details in QBDT. That way, you can track particular information easily.

Stay in touch if you have other product concerns. The Community is always here to lend a hand. Have a good rest.

I also need the header to read which class I am doing my report for.  I actually figured out a way for my class to print on the report, it doesn't show up on my print preview but did print on the report.  I don't remember how I made it happen.  Now though, it prints on ALL of my reports no matter which report I am running or if I am running a report on all classes or just one.  I have gone back into the customize report, header/footer screen and I can't find anything there to fix this.  I need to get this off of my printed reports.  I have called in to get help, on the first call I was disconnected after holding for 15 minutes.  On the second call, I was emailed instructions on how to customize the report.  I already know how to use those features.  The person I was talking to had no help for me other than to update my QB because I am currently using desktop pro 2019.  I have spent a lot of hours trying to reverse what I did and can not figure it out!

Let me help you remove classes on your printed reports, @BE90.

It's possible that there are some minor data issues with your company file that's why classes are automatically added in your printed reports. Try running the Rebuild and Verify Utility tool to fix possible data damage on your company file.

Please follow the steps below:

1. Open your company file again.
2. Go to the File menu, then select Utilities and choose Rebuild Data.
3. Click OK in the QuickBooks Information window.
4. Wait until the repair is done. Then, click OK.
5. Then, go back to the File menu and select Utilities and choose Verify Data.
6. Click OK if QuickBooks doesn't find any problems. Or Rebuild Now if it finds issues with your company file.

If you still get the same issue, let's try running the QuickBooks File Doctor to fix common issues. 

1. Open your QuickBooks Tool Hub.
2. Select Company File Issues.
3. Click Quick Fix my File.
4. Choose OK when it completes and launch your QuickBooks.

I'm adding this article for more troubleshooting steps: Fix data damage on your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

Check out this article for more information on how to add classes and subclasses to your reports: Filter, sort or total reports by Class. That will guide you in filtering and sorting class transactions through reports by class in QBDT.

Let me know if you need further help with running your reports. I'm always glad to assist in any way I can. Have a wonderful day!

I'm not sure if I have explained myself well enough.  I already know how to filter out classes for my reports.  I needed the report to say which class it was, I also needed the headings that where already there (all of the defaults).  Somehow, I don't remember how I did it, I manually entered the class and it shows up on the left side header above the default headers.  Now when I run a report, any report no matter if I have filtered out a class or not that same header appears.  It does not appear in my print preview but is on the report when it is printed.  So the same header prints (in a different font than the rest of the default headers) on every report no matter what report I am printing.  

I have some information to share with you, @BE90.

I know how convenient it is to have the header read which class you’re doing the report for. But this ability is unavailable at this moment.

You can use the Feedback feature to send this idea straight to our engineering and management teams. This way, they could take action to help improve your experience. I’ll show you how:

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to the Help menu.
3. Select Send Feedback Online.
   

You might want to visit this article to learn how to generate reports to compare the balances across multiple classes, departments, or locations: Filter, sort or total reports by Class.

Don’t hesitate to tap the Reply button below if you have any other questions or concerns about reports. We’ll be here to help. Keep safe!

I have attached an actual report to this message.  As you can see there is an extra header up in the left corner of my report.  I manually put this here a while ago but can not remember how I did it.  I need to get it removed.  This same "header" shows up on ALL reports no matter which one I run and no matter which class I am filtering for the report and even if I am not using a filter.  

Hi there, @BE90.

Can you attach the report again, please? It seems that it wasn't added successfully. 

We're determined to ensure we can get this resolved for you. Looking forward to your response. 

I appreciate you for sharing the details of your concern with us and for attaching some screenshots, @BE90.

I'd be delighted to share with you some steps on how to isolate and fix this issue. 

I suggest updating your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) to the latest release. This way, we can ensure the program is running on the newest features and fixes. Then run the Verify Rebuild tool.

This scans your company file for potential errors and resolves them right away. Let me show you how.

1. Go to the Window menu and select Close All.
2. Click the File menu.
3. Select Utilities.
4. Click Verify Data and wait for the system to finish checking your file.
5. Go back to the File menu.
6. Select Utilities.
7. Click Rebuild Data.

You can also check this link for more details: Verify and Rebuild Data in QuickBooks Desktop. 

Once everything is in place, you might want to utilize these articles for reference. These provide details on how to manage your reports and access them outside your QBDT: 

• Understand reports

• Export reports as Excel workbooks in QuickBooks Desktop

I'm all ears if you have any additional queries about modifying your reports in QBDT. You're always welcome in the Community space!

JasroV,

I did what you suggested and that did not remove the extra heading in my reports.  Something I didn't think to mention before is that I have other company files and it doesn't matter which company I am in, this prints on all reports in every company.

Hi there, @BE90. Thanks for following up about this issue.

At this level, I'd recommend reaching out again to our Technical Support Team, since you've already performed the basic troubleshooting steps provided by my colleagues.

Our designated team handles this kind of issue and has the option to verify your account. You can also do a screen share session to see the setup of the reports.

Here's how to contact them:

1. Go to the Help menu, then choose QuickBooks Desktop Help. 
2. Hit the Contact Us button. 
3. Click QuickBooks Desktop tile or type contact us in the description field. 
4. Hit Message Us. 

You can also check out our support hours and types to ensure our support team can address your concern on time. 

Let me know if you have follow-up questions. I'm always here to help. Take care always.