#Default Export Template

The Default Export Template determines which invoice template is used when exporting invoices to office file formats (XLSX, DOCX, ODS, ODT).

#What It Controls

When you export an invoice as a spreadsheet (XLSX/ODS) or word processor document (DOCX/ODT), the system uses the export template: not the print template. This keeps your styled, print-ready PDF template separate from the data-focused export template.

#Default Value: export

The default export template is export, which provides a clean, unstyled layout optimised for office applications:

• No custom styling: spreadsheet and word processor apps apply their own formatting
• Full data: includes all invoice fields, line items, totals, biller and customer details
• Editable: recipients can modify the exported document in their office suite

The export template lives at templates/invoices/export/template.blade.php.

#Changing the Export Template

Go to Settings → System Defaults → Default Export Template and click Edit. The dropdown lists all available template folders under templates/invoices/.

#Available Templates

Template folders are scanned from the templates/invoices/ directory. Any folder containing a valid template.blade.php can be selected:

#When to Use a Custom Export Template

• Branded exports: apply your own styling for clients who open the file in Excel/Word
• Minimal exports: strip out decorative elements for cleaner spreadsheet data
• Compliance: match a specific format required by your accounting system

#Template Not Found Fallback

If the configured template folder doesn't exist (e.g., after deleting a custom template), the system falls back to export automatically. No error is shown.

#How Templates Work

Templates are Blade files at templates/invoices/<template_name>/template.blade.php. They have access to all invoice data including:

• Invoice ($invoice): dates, totals, status
• Biller ($biller): company name, address, tax IDs, bank details
• Customer ($customer): name, address, contact info
• Line items ($invoiceItems): products, quantities, prices, taxes
• Preferences ($preference): invoice preference settings
• Custom fields ($customFieldLabels)

#Where to Configure

1. Go to Settings (admin menu) → System Defaults
2. Find Default Export Template
3. Click Edit and choose from the dropdown
4. Click Save