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120 votes
Hi everyone, thanks for all your support and feedback of how changes in navigation could help your use of Xero. While not across all areas of the product there are some updates in Bills that we wanted to share and may help the needs of some in the idea here.
We've launched Bills quick view where there's now an eye icon within the line of the bills list. From here you'll find more ease in viewing, and more recently being able to edit bills from this view without having to leave the list, meaning you can simply make adjustments and move from one bill to the next.
We'll continue to explore and develop solutions like this to help our customers get more out of Xero on the go. I'll keep you informed of other updates that could enhance your experience, here.
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20 votes
Hi there and thanks for your feedback.
I’ve moved this to Gaining Support so we can gather input from other users, and updated the title to reflect the request for separate buttons.
We appreciate you sharing how this change is affecting your workflow.
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Joe Mosey
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I also have the same question, because while combining the payment workflow may be convenient in theory, having both the ABA download and superannuation approval take you away from the wages screen can make the process feel less straightforward in practice. When processing payroll, I often want to complete the wage payment first and then deal with superannuation as a separate step, so having to navigate away and then find my way back to continue the workflow adds unnecessary clicks and makes it easier to lose track of where I was. The two payments are related to payroll, but they are still separate processes with different destinations and approval requirements. Having clearly separated buttons such as “Pay Wages” and “Pay Super” would make the workflow much easier to understand and would give users more control over the order in which they complete each step.
I’d also like to know whether there is currently a setting or alternative workflow that allows these actions to be accessed separately, because the new combined button doesn't seem ideal for every payroll process. In particular, smaller businesses or people handling payroll manually may want to download the bank file, verify everything, and return to the payroll screen before dealing with superannuation approval. Keeping both actions visible as separate options would also make it immediately clear what has already been completed and what still needs attention. I have the same question about whether Xero plans to provide separate controls for these actions, or if there is already a way to customize the payroll screen so the wage and super payment processes can be handled independently. The combined workflow is understandable, but having the choice between combined and separate actions would probably make it work better for a wider range of payroll workflows. For anyone separately checking salary calculations or comparing payroll figures, a wages calculator Germany could also be useful as an independent reference, although that would be separate from the actual payment workflow in Xero. Check here for more info https://stundenlohnrechnerr.de/
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79 votes
Hi team, thanks for feeding back on my last update, it's good to hear how the contrasting has or hasn't helped solve needs for differing users.
We appreciate further context of your needs here and want you to know this is something our team have still been looking into.
We now have a piece of work underway that when released will show borders around widgets on the homepage 🙂 Though I can't give timeframes for this as yet, I'll keep you looped in on further updates for this here.
An error occurred while saving the comment Joe Mosey
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I also have the same question, because I find it much easier to understand the layout when there is some kind of visible border or line separating the individual widgets. When everything blends into the same background on the normal homepage, it can be difficult to tell where one widget ends and the next one begins, especially when several widgets are placed close together or contain similar types of information. The fact that the boundaries are already visible when using the edit homepage option makes it seem like the interface already has a way of identifying those sections, so it would be really useful if the same visual separation could remain when viewing the actual homepage. Even a subtle border, divider, or outline around each widget would make the page feel much easier to scan without necessarily changing the overall design.
I’d also be interested to know whether there is currently a setting, theme option, CSS customization, or accessibility-related preference that can be used to make those widget boundaries visible on the regular homepage. I have the same issue where the editing view gives a much clearer indication of the different sections, but once the page is saved and viewed normally, those visual boundaries disappear. If there is already a supported way to enable borders around individual widgets, it would be helpful to know where that option is located. Otherwise, I think adding a simple “show widget borders” or similar setting would be a useful improvement, particularly for users who find it easier to navigate the homepage when each component has a clearly defined area. This is similar to how visual separation can make content-heavy interfaces easier to navigate in games such as Actions and Stuff Minecraft, where clearly defined visual elements help distinguish different parts of the interface. Check here more about it https://actionandstuff.io/
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27 votes
Thanks for your patience, it’s been a little while since you raised this idea, so we wanted to check in. We've now reviewed this idea and have moved it to Gaining Support status.
To help your idea gain traction, please share it with colleagues so they can vote for it too. The comment section is also open for all members to share how this feature would improve their Xero experience.
An error occurred while saving the comment Joe Mosey
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I also had the same question, because the situation described here seems like a fairly common use case for employees who have predictable standard working hours but need to add exceptions such as overtime, travel time, or overnight allowances. Timesheet templates make a lot of sense for reducing repetitive data entry, but if employees are primarily submitting their timesheets from a mobile device while working remotely, having to switch to a desktop just to apply a template defeats much of the convenience of the mobile application. A default template that is automatically associated with an employee, project, or timesheet type could be particularly useful, since it would allow the standard hours to be populated immediately while still leaving the employee free to add additional entries when something unusual occurs.
I’d also be interested to know whether there is already a recommended workaround for this, such as assigning a default timesheet configuration to users or having the standard hours automatically generated when a new timesheet is created. Ideally, the mobile workflow would provide the same basic functionality as the web version for recurring timesheets, especially for employees who rarely have access to a computer during their working day. I also had the same question about whether template uploads themselves are technically difficult to support on mobile, or whether the better long-term solution would be to allow administrators to define a default template that the app automatically applies. Even a simple option such as “Create new timesheet from default template” would remove a lot of repetitive work and make the mobile experience considerably more practical. I’ve found the same idea useful when organizing other recurring digital tasks, including managing Minecraft-related project files such as Jenny Minecraft resources, where having predefined settings can save unnecessary repetitive steps. Check here more about it https://jenny-mod.net/
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84 votes
Hi everyone, thanks for your feedback on this. We appreciate you sharing how the number indicators for Tax Returns and Notes helped streamline your workflow in XPM.
We've reviewed your idea and now it's up to the community to get behind and support it. Make sure you share your idea with any colleagues that this could benefit so they can add their vote too!
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An error occurred while saving the comment Joe Mosey
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I completely agree, and I have the same question. Those indicators were a really useful visual cue for quickly spotting whether a client had outstanding tax return work or important notes attached. Since the updates, I've found myself having to click into the tabs much more often just to check whether anything is there, which adds unnecessary steps to routine client reviews.
I also have the same question about why this functionality was removed when similar indicators are still present for Jobs and Invoices. From a usability and consistency standpoint, it would make sense to have the same behavior across all client tabs. The notes indicator in particular was incredibly helpful for making sure important client information wasn't overlooked. Hopefully this can be restored in a future update. It almost feels like using a Morse code translator without the visual indicators—you can still retrieve the information, but you first have to dig for the signal instead of recognizing it instantly. Those small cues made it much easier to identify which clients needed attention at a glance. You can visit here https://themorsecodetranslator.net/
I also have the same question because this kind of navigation can become a little frustrating when you are working through several transactions one after another. After opening or editing a transaction, having to manually find your way back to the exact screen you were previously working on adds unnecessary steps, especially when you are reviewing a long list or working with multiple entries. A simple way to return to the previous screen would make the workflow feel much smoother.
I think keeping the user’s previous location and returning them there after saving or closing a transaction would be a very useful improvement. It would be even better if the system remembered things like the previous page, filters, or list position, so users could continue exactly where they left off instead of starting over. This seems like a small navigation change, but it could make everyday transaction management much more efficient. This kind of simple, predictable navigation is also useful when moving between different apps and tools, such as when opening CapCut APK for quick editing tasks and then returning to the previous screen or project. You can check here https://capctproapk.com/