Change the Client Name on Invoices

When generating invoices, it is possible to display the client name in a different format (or use a different name) than is entered in Brief Accounting.

The client name is found in the Client module > Client tab:

 

In the example above, the client name is entered in Brief Accounting as SURNAME, GIVEN NAME(S).

On the printed invoice to the client, it may be desirable to print the name as GIVEN NAME(S) SURNAME.

In order to use a different name (format) on invoices than is entered in Brief Accounting:

Select the Client Module icon > Client tab.

Enter the client name and click OK to open the Client Card.

Click the "Client" field name while holding down the Option (or Alt) keyboard key:

A "Client Long Name" screen is displayed.

Enter the client name as it should appear on invoices/statements:

Click OK, then click Accept on the Client card to save.

When the next invoice (or prebill) is printed for the client, the client name will appear as entered into the Client Long Name field:

 

 

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