Purchase Defaults
Settings
•Apr 11, 2026Purchase defaults pre-fill common fields on bills, purchase orders, debit notes, and made payments — so you don't have to type the same information every time.
How to Access Purchase Defaults
Go to Settings → Purchase Defaults
Bill Defaults
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Bill Title | Heading on bill documents (default: "Bill") |
| Default Notes | Pre-filled notes on every new bill |
| Default Terms | Pre-filled terms on every new bill |
Purchase Order Defaults
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Purchase Order Title | Heading on PO documents (default: "Purchase Order") |
| Default Notes | Pre-filled notes on every new purchase order |
| Default Terms | Pre-filled payment/delivery terms on purchase orders |
Debit Note Defaults
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Debit Note Title | Heading on debit note documents |
| Default Notes | Pre-filled notes on every new debit note |
| Default Terms | Pre-filled terms on debit notes |
Made Payment Defaults
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Payment Voucher Title | Heading on made payment receipt documents |
| Default Notes | Pre-filled notes on payment records |
Tips
- Purchase Order Terms: Use this to set your standard delivery and payment terms for vendors — e.g. "Delivery within 14 days. Payment upon delivery."
- Bill Notes: Useful for internal reference notes like "Approve before payment" or department codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these defaults affect existing documents?
No. Defaults only apply to newly created documents going forward.
Can I override defaults on individual documents?
Yes — always. Defaults just pre-fill the field; you can edit or clear them on any specific document.
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