# Custom field text box not showing on sales invoices **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [January 22, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929 "2018-01-22T19:11:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BizzeeBee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/bizzeebee/32/12808_2.png) [@BizzeeBee](https://forum.manager.io/u/BizzeeBee)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2018, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/1 "2018-01-22T19:11:28Z")
hi - the text entry box for custom field Sales Invoice is not coming up - when I checked on invoice the field is there with the “label” but (obviously) an empty box… sequence used - “custom fields” - select “new field” on Sales invoices - enter label - enter position - ticked “show on documents” - select “paragraph text” … no entry box… ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2018, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/2 "2018-01-22T21:19:45Z")
Where are you saying it does not show? Entry screen or finished document? And did you put any content in the field? And are you referring to a form default or an individual invoice? Finally, what version number? ---
**Author:** ![BizzeeBee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/bizzeebee/32/12808_2.png) [@BizzeeBee](https://forum.manager.io/u/BizzeeBee)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/3 "2018-01-23T07:27:18Z")
good morning Tut no entry box on custom field creation screen ( see image ) the custom field does show on invoice, but has empty box as no entry made ( see image ) version 18.1.16 ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/manager1/original/2X/2/2f17645d7e928f8f671b1605337fb8ad84955817.jpg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/manager1/original/2X/7/78563325091ed60663f8c676b2c87f9e299ffee5.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![spandan888](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/spandan888/32/10146_2.png) [@spandan888](https://forum.manager.io/u/spandan888)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/4 "2018-01-23T07:31:05Z")
Try removing the punctuation mark ---
**Author:** ![BizzeeBee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/bizzeebee/32/12808_2.png) [@BizzeeBee](https://forum.manager.io/u/BizzeeBee)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 7:44am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/5 "2018-01-23T07:44:32Z")
thanks for suggestion, tried and no difference. if I select “drop down list” the entry box appears, but nothing with “single line” or “paragraph text” ---
**Author:** ![sharpdrivetek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/sharpdrivetek/32/34244_2.png) [@sharpdrivetek](https://forum.manager.io/u/sharpdrivetek)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/6 "2018-01-23T08:16:43Z")
the default text to be entered in a custom field is now moved to the new Form Defaults under settings. so after creating the custom field, go to the relevant form under Form Defaults and set the default text there. for example if you have created the above mentioned custom field for sales invoices, edit the sales invoices under _Form Defaults_ and enter the default text in the custom field there. ---
**Author:** ![BizzeeBee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/bizzeebee/32/12808_2.png) [@BizzeeBee](https://forum.manager.io/u/BizzeeBee)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 8:33am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/7 "2018-01-23T08:33:49Z")
thanks for suggestion, but you need to select a customer in “form defaults” so it will only effect that customer ? I need the same information to be at the bottom of each invoice to each customer. ---
**Author:** ![ShaneAU](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/shaneau/32/10122_2.png) [@ShaneAU](https://forum.manager.io/u/ShaneAU)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/8 "2018-01-23T08:41:03Z")
Hi @BizzeeBee The change is recent, and there are still a few things to be worked out. The interface is one of those that might change, as others have noticed the issue you mentioned as well. However, what is important is that anything you enter in the form default will be for **all customers**. Try this: 1. Select a customer. Any customer. 2. Choose a default value for that field. 3. Click the little “x” next to the customer you chose earlier, to remove that default. Your custom field and other fields will disappear. This is OK. 4. Save/Update. If you then try to create an invoice for any customer, the default value should show up. ---
**Author:** ![sharpdrivetek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/sharpdrivetek/32/34244_2.png) [@sharpdrivetek](https://forum.manager.io/u/sharpdrivetek)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/9 "2018-01-23T08:52:43Z")
read below. the same is applicable in your case. > [@\[18.1.11\] Added "Form Defaults" section and "Custom Theme" checkbox](https://forum.manager.io/t/18-1-11-added-form-defaults-section-and-custom-theme-checkbox/13914/30): > > you do not have to select every customer to apply discounts as default for them. the sales invoices settings in Form Defaults works just like the way when you create a sales invoice, i.e. you have to select a customer to make the bottom portion of the form to appear. when setting the sales invoice defaults just select any customer, set the discount you need and remove the customer before you click Update. now the discount will appear as a default for all sales invoices irrespective of the cu… ---
**Author:** ![BizzeeBee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/bizzeebee/32/12808_2.png) [@BizzeeBee](https://forum.manager.io/u/BizzeeBee)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2018, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/10 "2018-01-23T08:56:27Z")
that worked !! thanks very much, looks a little long way around approach but at least it worked. ---
**Author:** ![Bart\_De\_Jonge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/bart_de_jonge/32/6331_2.png) [@Bart\_De\_Jonge](https://forum.manager.io/u/Bart_De_Jonge)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2018, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/11 "2018-03-12T23:41:09Z")
Hello, I have version 18.1.95 (recent). I created some custom fields for invoice and entered some content for the custom fields. When I create an invoice from an order, there is only 1 custom field that is filled out. The 3 recent created custom fields are not filled in…? ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/12 "2018-03-13T01:48:38Z")
When you defined the custom fields, did you check the box to show on printed documents? ---
**Author:** ![Bart\_De\_Jonge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/bart_de_jonge/32/6331_2.png) [@Bart\_De\_Jonge](https://forum.manager.io/u/Bart_De_Jonge)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/13 "2018-03-13T08:08:54Z")
Hi Tut, Yes I did! Several times. And also set up the defaults. It seems he doesn’t copy all the default values when copy from order to invoice. When making invoice directly, the defaults are correct filled out. ---
**Author:** ![sharpdrivetek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/sharpdrivetek/32/34244_2.png) [@sharpdrivetek](https://forum.manager.io/u/sharpdrivetek)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/14 "2018-03-13T08:12:08Z")
can you please provide a screenshot of these custom fields both on your order and invoice forms? (on the edit screen and not the final document) ---
**Author:** ![Bart\_De\_Jonge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/bart_de_jonge/32/6331_2.png) [@Bart\_De\_Jonge](https://forum.manager.io/u/Bart_De_Jonge)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/15 "2018-03-13T08:28:29Z")
Hi, yes I will tonight! There are no custom fields on my order, I just use orders to save all the work I do per month for a client. Once a month I copy that to a new invoice. I set up the default custom fields on invoices. When copying from order to new invoice, not all the defaults are filled out. Directly via invoice it does. But I will provide you some screenshots tonight! Can I send them directly to you via mail? ---
**Author:** ![sharpdrivetek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/sharpdrivetek/32/34244_2.png) [@sharpdrivetek](https://forum.manager.io/u/sharpdrivetek)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/16 "2018-03-13T08:31:36Z")
no you can upload here on the forum so even other users can help you with it. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/manager1/original/2X/f/f8bb2d6808347818711af7de96a957533fdf5cf6.png) also, please inform which version you are on. ---
**Author:** ![sharpdrivetek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/sharpdrivetek/32/34244_2.png) [@sharpdrivetek](https://forum.manager.io/u/sharpdrivetek)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/17 "2018-03-13T08:37:34Z")
ok you do not have to give any more details. this looks like a bug. i will create a new topic for it. > [@Custom field defaults missing when using Copy To](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-defaults-missing-when-copy-to/14874): > > @lubos this looks like a bug. i checked this on 18.1.84 the defaults defined for custom fields under Form Defaults for sales invoice do not appear when using Copy To function from a Sales Quote or Sales Order. the same thing happens when Sales quote is copied to Sales Order and also when Sales invoice is copied to Sales quote or Sales order or Delivery Note. that is all i have checked. i did not check copying to other forms. the defaults appear fine when creating a form directly. to summariz… ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/18 "2018-03-13T11:50:30Z")
I don’t believe this is a bug. The point of copying is to copy information on the source transaction, not to modify it with default information for the destination form. Copying carries forward unique information already entered. It should not be corrupted by defaults. ---
**Author:** ![sharpdrivetek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/sharpdrivetek/32/34244_2.png) [@sharpdrivetek](https://forum.manager.io/u/sharpdrivetek)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/19 "2018-03-13T12:01:17Z")
i defer from your opinion. each form has their own contents. its not like every form should have the same information. i have doubt that you are assuming copying the contents of custom fields itself when their title is same. but this is not the case. the issue is that the defaults set for a custom field in sales invoice do not appear when copied from a sales quote even with no custom fields. ---
**Author:** ![Tut](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.manager.io/tut/32/3286_2.png) [@Tut](https://forum.manager.io/u/Tut)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929/20 "2018-03-13T12:04:53Z")
Are you saying the field is missing or that it’s contents from form defaults is missing? The first would be a bug. The second would be intended as I understand the program’s design. I’m not able to test right now. [Next page](https://forum.manager.io/t/custom-field-text-box-not-showing-on-sales-invoices/13929.md?page=2)