How to Make an Invoice in Access

Create a invoice using the Time & Billing template in Access.

Invoices are used for almost every business, for such purposes as billing customers and keeping track of sales. Microsoft Office offers a variety of templates for Microsoft Access, and you can make an invoice in Access by using the “Time & Billing” business office template. This template has a feature with reporting options, and invoicing is one of the options.

Instructions

1. Open Microsoft Access. Go to "File," "Time & Billing" under the "Office.com Templates" section. You can also type “Office.com Templates” in the search box, in the upper right corner.

2. Open the "Time & Billing" folder. Select the "Time & Billing" template to show the "Project List" window.

3. Select the “Reports” drop-down menu and click “Invoice.” A new window will open with Microsoft Access default information. Delete or add pertinent information relating to your organization in the fields to create your invoice.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also download an invoice template from Microsoft's website (see Resources).

References

• Microsoft Office: Time and Billing Templates
• "Learning Microsoft Access 2007"; Greg Bowden; 2008

Resources

• Microsoft Office: Templates