> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.onfact.eu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.onfact.eu/basic-modules/credit-notes.md).

# Credit Notes

## Basic Module&#x20;

The credit notes module allows you to credit invoices. There are two ways to create a credit note: based on an existing invoice or from scratch (manual entry).&#x20;

### Based on an existing invoice&#x20;

From the overview of invoices you can immediately select an invoice and copy it to a new credit note. This can also be done from the detail of the invoice, always using the blue 'Actions' button and select 'Copy to new credit note'.&#x20;

When your credit note is created, you can&#x20;

* View/download it using the grey 'View Print Version' button;&#x20;
* Edit it (contact person, products, ...);&#x20;
* Send it via Peppol, email or regular mail.

![](https://2236458531-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MgpIVebdo9UIKswA3rF%2Fuploads%2FwaYwBlAGsMCnpvYMkn3g%2Fcreditnote.png?alt=media\&token=ad726e7d-8ee3-423f-8e02-7fada350fce4)

{% hint style="success" %}
All settings you used on your original invoice will be retained in the credit note. Example: discounts granted, use of price segments, selected currency, ...
{% endhint %}

### Manual Creation

The structure of a credit note is similar to that of an invoice. For detailed information per field we therefore refer to [the manual 'Invoices'](/basic-modules/invoices.md). To create a credit note, simply click the green '+ Create Credit Note' button in your overview of credit notes.

![](https://2236458531-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MgpIVebdo9UIKswA3rF%2Fuploads%2F5VtXfKevyhqRlTMxKiiU%2Fcreditnote%202.png?alt=media\&token=8bfaf71a-4118-4a86-95e5-d89b51617b69)

Once your credit note is created, functions are available through the blue 'Action' button and the green 'Copy to' button.
