New invoicing - Auto adjust the column width when additional columns are added
On the new invoicing, when additional columns are selected, a scrollbar is added to the invoice layout and interrupts the smooth capture process. Having to manually scroll from one side to the other to view details is not ideal.
Consider either auto-adjusting the column widths or allow for the automatic expansion of the invoice layout width when additional columns are selected. This way, users could view all necessary details without the need for manual scrolling.
![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0d820b188239be4564a9c4ef1d37eac8?size=40&default=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.uvcdn.com%2Fpkg%2Fadmin%2Ficons%2Fuser_70-6bcf9e08938533adb9bac95c3e487cb2a6d4a32f890ca6fdc82e3072e0ea0368.png)
-
Matthew Tetzlaff commented
I would just be happy if the new Invoicing would remember my column layout between sessions (aka which columns are selected/hidden).
Preferrably this would be stored against my Xero user (not as a 'browser cookie') so it was consistant across devices. -
Sally Booysen commented
I would love it if additional columns could be added and the option to print the invoice horizontally, as I need to add Nappi codes
-
Sarah Jacobs commented
The way Account, Tax rate and Tracking codes are shown under the main line of the invoice needs to be fixed too. Ideally all the information for one line of invoicing shown be shown on the SAME ROW in tabular format.
Not underneath and in a smaller font like the info is less important. It is important. Just because this information doesn't appear on the pdf version of the invoice that is sent to the customer, doesn't mean it's not as important.
The way this information is shown seems to be an afterthought/quick fix which makes a mockery of accessible fonts, but also makes the invoice really hard to check for accuracy.
-
Sarah Jacobs commented
Would like to be able to have option to adjust column width (Or decrease font size as also suggested below).
-
Laura Parlevliet commented
Need to see full description of account name - some are quite long - would be great even if the text wrapped.
-
Annie Laurie commented
I would use the new invoicing if it would fit on my narrow screen. I have one screen that is vertical and old invoicing fits on this screen but new invoicing makes me scroll to see all items.
-
Elaine Gill commented
Ideally would like to be able to have option to adjust column width (Or decrease font size as also suggested below). Most of our clients copy invoices and the narrow width of the account column makes it difficult for them to check the allocations without clicking into each cell.
-
Nicki Voights commented
New Invoicing - Column Width or Wrap Text
In old invoicing the Account and Tax Rate columns were wide enough and/or the text wrapped so you could see the whole thing on the screen.
In new invoicing, that does not happen. I have 2 tax rates for each customer, taxable and non-taxable. When I tab into that box, I can select the correct tax rate, but I can not see it on the screen to double check I have selected the correct one.
The screenshots show the differences. One line has the taxable rate and 2 lines have the non-taxable rate for the locality.
-
Sarah Jacobs commented
Agreed. And bring back the grid lines too when you click on an invoice. It's very difficult to check rows without it. I know the grid lines appear when you edit an invoice, but sometimes you just want to view an invoice without editing it.
-
Susan den Boef commented
Agree with the comment by Emilie Lambert that made the suggestion. We validate our commissions with respect to account it books to, and sales rep (one of the tracking categories we use), and spotting error is difficult with the new format of invoicing
-
Emilie Lambert commented
On classic invoicing, it was very easy to spot errors on account, VAT rate or tracking category due to the tabular format on the input/view page. The new invoicing page format makes it very hard to spot, as these things are now hidden under the description of the item, in a smaller text.
-
James Pocock commented
The new invoicing uses a larger font on the screen. I suggest setting the font to the same as classic invoicing and having column size to suit. Or allow user setting of font / column size. This would reduce the need for manual scrolling. The manual scrolling is annoying because we cannot see all line information at once.
-
Cathie Bruce commented
With dynamic website technology these days it should be autofit for any screen as a standard feature. Or we want the old version to stay.