How to Edit Item Codes in Xero

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to edit item codes in Xero by navigating to the Products and Services section under Accounting and updating the Code field directly on the item record. Updating item codes in Xero ensures your inventory and billing references stay accurate and consistent across invoices and reports.

Steps

1. On the Xero dashboard, go to the top menu bar and click Accounting.
2. Choose Products and Services from the dropdown list of options.
3. Find the item you want to update and click the More Options button next to it.
4. Tap Edit to open the item editing form.
5. Locate the Code field, clear the existing value, and type the new item code you want to use.
6. Review your changes and click Save to apply the update.
7. The item code for the selected Xero product or service is now updated based on your input.