# Add Bill Creation Time in Printing

**YouTube:** [How to Add Invoice or Bill Creation Time in Sale Bill Printing?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIzOni2nEyY)

## How to Add Invoice or Bill Creation Time in Sale Bill Printing?

In this tutorial, we’ll demonstrate how to display the **invoice time** field in sales bill printing.

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### Add Bill Creation Time in using Sale Multiple Printing Configuration

* Go to **Menu → Configuration → Sale Multiple Printing Configuration**.
* Select the **required series**.
* Under **Print Options → Header Section**

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* Insert a **Rectangle** and Right-click on the rectangle → **Remove Outline**.
* Right-click again → **Insert Field/Text**.

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* Enter the label name as **Bill/Invoice Time**.
* From the list of available fields, search for **Issue Time** → Double-click to insert it.

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* Define the **Array Number** for the field as **2**.

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* Save the **layout and configuration**.
* Open the **Sale Bill Window** → Click on **Preview**.
* The invoice time will now be displayed in the header.

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### Add Bill Creation Time in using Designer Printing Format

* Go to **Menu → Continuous Printing → Sales Bill Print Designer and Printing**.
* Select the **required configuration and sales bill**, then click **Refresh**.
* Open the **Design Window**.

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* In the **Header Section**, ensure there is space to add the field.
* Enter the label (e.g., *Invoice Time*).
* From the **Properties Panel (bottom left)**:
  * Expand **Bill Header Details**.
  * Search for **Voucher Time Field**.
  * Right-click → **Insert Field** into the header.

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* Right-click on the field → **Field Properties** → Customize the **time format** if required.

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* Save the settings and open the **Preview**.
* The bill/invoice time will now appear in the header of your sales bill print.

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