Configure Bill Numbering and Prefixes

Overview
Customize how Laywork auto‑numbers bills to match your internal document control standards.

Steps

1. Go to Settings → Purchase Settings.

2. Under Bill Order Prefix, enter your desired prefix (e.g., “BILL”).

3. Set Bill Order Number Separator (e.g., “/” or “-”).

4. Define Bill Order Digits (e.g., 4 to get BILL/0001).

5. Click Save.

Tips

• Preview the Bill Order Example on the right to confirm formatting.

• Align prefixes with Purchase Order prefixes for consistency (e.g., PO/ vs. BILL/).

Troubleshooting

• Prefix not applied: Clear browser cache or log out and back in to see updated settings.

• Duplicate numbers: Increase the digit count or change the separator to avoid collisions.