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Edit and Inactivate an Item

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Edit and Inactivate an Item

Sometimes you'll find you need to edit an item in QuickBooks, such as a product or an account. Editing an item is similar to creating one.

Edit an Item

  1. Click the ⚙ Gear icon.
  2. Open the list where the item is saved.
    Edit an Item
  3. Find the item and select Edit from its Action menu.
    Edit an Item
  4. Make your changes
  5. Click Save and Close.
    Edit an Item

Make an Item Inactive

You can't delete existing items in QuickBooks Online, but you can hide them by making them inactive.

  1. Click the ⚙ Gear icon.
  2. Open the list where the item is saved.
    Make an Item Inactive
  3. Find the item and select Make Inactive from its Action menu.
    Make an Item Inactive

QuickBooks makes the item inactive and hides it.