Summary
How to use Report Designer to customise your invoices and credit notes in Sage 50 Accounts.
Description
You can change your layouts, such as adding your company logo and bank details, or create a bespoke design.
Resolution
You can make basic changes such as adding your company logo and bank details, or create a bespoke design.
Choose an invoice or credit note layout close to what your desired format and edit it.
Save the layout as a new file to keep both the original and your new version.
Open and save your document
- Go to Invoices and Credits.
- Select any invoice or credit record, then select the Print option.
- Select Layouts.
- Choose the invoice or credit note layout you want to change, then press Edit.
- On the menu bar, go to Report, then select Report Properties.
- Enter a new report name and description, then press OK.
- On the menu bar, go to File then select Save As.
- Enter a new file name, then press Save.
Changes you can make
Customise your layout from within Report Designer. Here are the most common examples:
| Image | Add an image or logo to a document. For example, your company logo. |
| Text boxes | Add text to a document. To display your payment terms or bank details, for example. |
| Data field | You can add most fields held in Sage 50 Accounts to your layout. Use our article to add a data field or variable to a document for more information. |
| Lines and Boxes | Add a line or a box to a document to highlight important data or separate your items. |
Find out about more Report Designer features in our how do I customise my reports and layouts? article.
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