How to Make Invoices in Word

Creating an Invoice from Scratch

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   Open Microsoft Word for Windows or macOS. You'll find it in the Start menu under Microsoft Office on a PC, and in the Applications folder on a Mac.

   1. Use this method if you want to design an invoice from scratch. This method is best for those who are proficient at using Word features, including creating headers and tables.
   2. Before creating your own template, check out some online invoice examples before you begin. If your invoice is specific to your business, try searching for your type of business and the words "sample invoice" for specific examples (e.g., sample doctor invoice, freelance writer invoice sample).
2. 
   Click Blank Document on the "New" screen. If you don't see the "New" screen, click the File menu and select New now.
3. 
   Create an invoice heading. A heading that includes your business name, contact information, and the word "Invoice" should appear somewhere near the top of the document. You can design and stylize this information any way you wish, but try to keep it simple and consistent with your other business materials.
4. 
   Display the invoice date(s). The issuing and due date (if applicable) should be visible near the top of the document, preferably very close to the word "Invoice."

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5. 
   Number the invoice. Every invoice should contain a unique number (in a sequence) for your records. The sequence can be global (for all clients) or per client. You can add this to the header if you wish, but it can really be placed anywhere.^{[3] X Research source}

   1. If each client will have their own invoice numbering sequence, you may want to include the client's name as part of the number (e.g., wikiHow1, wikiHow2 if the client is wikiHow).
6. 
   Add the client's address or contact information. Preface this with the word "To" (or something similar) that makes it obvious who is being charged.

   1. You may wish to address the invoice directly to a specific person at a company, or to the Accounts Payable department.
7. 
   Create an itemized list of products sold or services rendered. The best way to do this is by creating a table with several rows and named columns. See How to Create a Simple Table in Microsoft Word to get started with tables.

   1. Create columns for for quantity, item/service name or description, unit price/rate, and total price for the quantity purchased. Make sure to label these columns with headers so the client understands the charges.
8. 
   Display the total bill amount. This should appear right below the list of itemized charges, preferably in a bold-faced type so it's easy to see.

   1. If you're charging sales tax, you should display a subtotal of the itemized charges, with the tax listed beneath it, with the percentage to the left of the tax dollar amount, then the adjusted total below that.
   2. Double-check your math to make sure it's accurate.
9. 
   Include the terms of payment. You can display the terms of payment either above or below the billing information. Common terms of payment are "Due on receipt," "Due within 14 days," "Due within 30 days," or "Due within 60 days."

   1. You may also wish to include a memo at the bottom covering methods of payment, general information, or just a thank-you to the client for using your services.
10. 
    Save your completed invoice. To do so, click the File menu, select Save As, and then save the file to the desired location on your computer. Once you've created the invoice, you can print or email it to your client(s).