The ability to Edit (whether deleting column(s) not used or adding a column(s) that are) really makes for a more user friendly product.  Vendors want to see a listing of adjustments (if any), and sending the corrected "Bill" instead of making adjustments to an existing PO, is the cleanest way to make that happen.

Not sure what the difficulty is in making the "Bill" template customizable like all the others; e.g; Invoices, Packing lists, Sales Orders, Sales Receipts, etc.  

These updates should be available on both Desktop and online versions.

Really wish we could add columns to the Receipts/Bill Entry Screen. We would like to see our "ITEM" Number and the "MPN" on the Item Receipts/Bill Screen because when an invoice only has the Vendor's Part Number and not our Item Number, it is very difficult to connect the two when my Accounts Payable person is trying to enter the receipt.

Good day,

Is there an update on the adding a custom field on a bill? QBO doesn't have Units of Measure and the only way I can think to add that manually, is via the custom field. Please let me know if this is available for South Africa. Thanks

Thank you for posting a response in this thread, LindaH South Africa.

I see how this feature would be beneficial to your business and other users.

An option to add units of measurements in QuickBooks is currently unavailable in QuickBooks Online. You can send feedback directly to our Product Developer Team. This way, we can improve your experience while using QuickBooks Online.

To submit feedback:

1. Go to the Gear Icon.
2. Choose the option Feedback. 
3. Enter your suggestions.
4. Then, select Next. 

You can also check out latest news about your product by reviewing Intuit's Product Update page.

I've added this article for your future reference: Enter bills and record bill payments in QuickBooks Online.

Get back to me if you still need further assistance about bills. I'll be happy to help. Have a nice day!

Actually, there is a way to add a custom column to the "Bill" in Quickbooks.

Add an item (type = other charge) Item name Lot # (Or any name of choice)

Check the box to the left: This Item is used in assemblies or is a reimbursable charge

Assign an expense acct on the left side, Assign a revenue acct on the right side.

Select Custom Fields, (4th option down; top right).

Another window will open, select define and add [Lot #] as the label name, check use, 

and select if you want it REQUIRED for transactions and lists.

Now go to vendors and open the window to enter a bill.

Move your mouse in the blank area of a column and right click for a submenu.

Select customize columns, and select the [Lot#] defined field.

Now you can add a lot# on each line item of the bill.

Recommendation: Do not use required on transactions unless you want a Lot # on every line item of EVERY bill.

Hope this helps those who want to add a custom field to Bills in Quickbooks.

*Custom fields are limited depending on what version of Quickbooks use are using*

Attached are some screenshots

Custom fields on a bill would be very helpful. I currently have to use the memo/description fields and take the information to excel in order to pull out the information I need. It takes hours to do something that could take minutes. Any update on adding custom fields to bills?

I can see how you want a field to be added to a bill. To make sure we can do this, I'm here to provide you with some information and guide you on how, kmepeco.

For now, the ability to add custom fields to bills is unavailable. In the meantime, you can continue using the memo field to add any useful information about your transaction. You'll want to go to our Customer Feedback page to check if a request has already been submitted. If not, you can send feedback to let our product team know how this feature helps your business.  Normally, implementing these requests will depend on the number of votes that we received. 

Furthermore, QuickBooks Online provides you the tools to create attractive, professional-looking invoices, estimates, and sales receipts. Learn how to customise the appearance and layout of your sales forms. I've added this article for your guide: Customise Invoices, Estimates, and Sales Receipts In QuickBooks Online.

Moreover, if you've already paid for a business expense, follow this article on how you can record payments toward a bill. Please check out this article: Enter Bills and Record Bill Payments In QuickBooks Online.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about a bill template. I'll be right here to assist. 

Hi i need design BILLs Template . What can i do ?

Thanks for joining this thread and allowing us to help you with this billing concern, @mosibk.

Before anything else, can you please confirm if you're using QuickBooks Online or Desktop? This will help me find more options for you.

If you're using QuickBooks Online, the option to customize bill templates is not yet available in the system. Only sales forms templates can be edited for now. 

For now, you can use third-party billing solutions that allows modifying templates for QBO entries. Visit this page to find apps that works for you: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/app/apps/home/

Please know that the changes in the program are released based on several factors, so we welcome product suggestions to help improve our products and services. We're unable to provide the turnaround time on when new features are released in QuickBooks since they are handled by the Developers Team.

While the feature you're looking for is not yet available in the program, I encourage you to add a product suggestion for our developers.

We wanted to learn more about your business needs. Please share your feedback in QuickBooks through these steps:

1. Click the Gear icon and choose Feedback.
2. Enter your suggestion for our engineers on the Feedback box.
3. Once done, press Next to send it.

If you're using QuickBooks Desktop 2022, you have the option to customize bill payment stubs but not bills. You can do that by going to the Lists menu and select Templates. Just like QuickBooks Online, you can find third-party apps to do what you want. Visit this link for QBDT App Center: https://desktop.apps.com/home

To be updated with the recent and upcoming changes for all our QuickBooks products, visit these sites:

• QuickBooks New Features and Innovations (QBDT and QBO)
• What's New in QBO?

Visit us again if there's anything else I can assist you with the billing features in QuickBooks Online. I'll be glad to help. Have a good one.

We have desktop and would like to know if it's possible to add custom fields to the Bill template.

This should be a feature available if not already.  Looks like a lot of people have the same request.

Please advise.

I can see how difficult this has been, @eb31. I know how beneficial it is to have an option to add custom fields to the bill template in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). And I'm here to provide information about this.

In QBDT, you can only create custom fields for the name lists in your company (customer, vendor, employee), product, and service details. Then, later add it to your sales forms and reports. The option to add one to a bill template is currently unavailable.

As a workaround, you can use the Memo and Description fields to add additional details in the Bill form. Please refer to the screenshot for visual reference: 

On the other hand, you can use third-party apps that help you customise the bill template. For a list of QBDT compatible apps, feel free to visit this site: Apps for QuickBooks Desktop. 

I also recommend visiting our Firm of the Future page to be aware of updates and recent news about the program. 

If you have additional questions about this, please add a comment below. I'd be glad to chime in and provide answers to help. Have a great week ahead and take care. 

As important as adding or using custom fields.. also nice to remove fields and columns users don't use.. like in your Screen shot example.. we don't use the columns; Class, Customer/job, nor Billable?...  So why do I have to re-size the screen every time I'm viewing it?  Why can't I just remove them via "Customize Columns"?

We recognize that each company has unique needs, and I can see how these features would benefit and empower your business, @I8URSoftware.

If you're using QuickBooks Online, the option to customize bill templates is unavailable in the program. Only sales form templates can be edited or customised. With this said, I'd recommend sending this request straight to our product engineers through feedback. Sharing features and options that you would like implemented is how our engineers look for new product updates. Here's how: 

1. Go to the Gear icon at the top.
2. Select Feedback.
3. Enter your comments or product suggestions.
4. Then select Next to submit feedback.

You'll want to check for a third-party application that can help you with this one. You can check out the apps that are compatible with QuickBooks at this link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/app/apps/home/. We can also do it in QBO by following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps on the left side menu.
2. Search for the app in the Find apps to streamline your work field.
3. Look for the app that supports the Batch Invoicing feature.

If you're using QuickBooks Desktop, you have the option to customize bill payment stubs but not bills. Just go to the Lists menu and select Templates. You can also find third-party apps to help you with customising bill columns. Visit this link for QBDT App Center: https://desktop.apps.com/home. To be updated with the recent and upcoming changes for all our QuickBooks products, visit these sites:

• QuickBooks New Features and Innovations (QBDT and QBO)
• What's New in QBO?

Make the most of QuickBooks exploration. If you have any debrief about the process, feel free to share them with us in this post. I welcome the opportunity to respond immediately. You have a good one.

This thread has persisted for years with the same suggestions: use the memo field, a third-party add-on, and/or send the request to the Intuit product engineers. I use the memo field as a workaround (my need is simple), the third-party idea seems absurd, the the send-request is a joke.

The Intuit response is always the same; "I can see why this would be valuable..."  I wish y'all would just explain, technically, why it's not a workable idea from your point of view, or be totally honest and tell us to buzz off.

Has this feature for adding a custom field, such as PO number, to bill entry template?

Thanks for joining this thread, @hjfa-lw.

At this moment, the option to add custom fields to the bill template is unavailable in QuickBooks Online. I recognize how convenient this feature is in managing vendor forms. You may consider using the memo or description field as a workaround to enter the needed info.

QuickBooks developers always search for ways to improve user experience by promoting helpful and efficient features and functionalities to streamline processes that suit your business needs. By this, I recommend sending feedback so they can determine what features to be added for future enhancements.

Here’s how:

1. Go to the Gear icon at the top, then select Feedback.
2. Enter your comments or product suggestions.
3. Click Next to submit.

In case you want to know our latest news and updates this October 2022, feel free to visit our Firm of the future page. This provides more information on all incoming and current events.

Please don’t hesitate to reach back out if you have any other questions or concerns besides adding a custom field in bill templates. The Community team is always here to help. Take care!

Are we ever going to be able to customize Bill template? Yes or no would suffice. This question has persisted for years with no definitive answer from QB team.

Hello, DMIINC. 

QuickBooks Online (QBO) uses a default bill template. Thus, customizing the Bill template is not an option. We can only customize invoices, estimates, and sales receipts and add custom fields to them.

We might want to use the Memo field or the Description column to add some notes to the transaction.

While the option is not yet available, I suggest letting our product developers know about your request by sending feedback. I'll show you how.

1. Go to the Gear icon at the top and then select Feedback.
2. Enter your comments or product suggestions.
3. Click Next to submit.

If you would like to gather more details about handling the custom form styles, you can click here.

Feel free to add a comment below if you have any other QuickBooks or template questions, I'll be glad to help you. Have a good day!

So, generic answer is the key from team members and moderators. I do not have QBO. I have QBD. Regardless, of which one I have this feature has been requested for many years by so many users and it looks like it will be continuously ignored from Intuit.