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How do I sort the order of products and services in a Quote, Proposal or Contract?

Learn how to sort the order of Products and Services.

Written by Eamon
Updated this week

You may want to sort the order of products or services in a Quote, Proposal or Contract. For example, for wedding bookings, you may want to order the Quote in the same order as the events on the day - Ie Ceremony followed by Cocktail Reception followed by Evening Reception.

It is easy to do this in Replace replace all instances with BriteBiz. When you create your Products and Services in settings, you should sort the categories in the order that you would like to see them on your Quotes, Proposals and Contracts. It is easy to do this using the Drag and Drop feature.

See the video below.

This guide explains how to organize and rearrange your categories within BriteVenue to customize your workflow. Learn how to use the drag-and-drop interface to prioritize the items that matter most to your venue.


How do I access the category settings?

To begin organizing your workspace, you first need to navigate to the settings menu where your categories are managed. Once you are logged into BriteVenue, look for the configuration or settings icon to pull up your list of existing categories.

πŸ’‘ Action Steps

  • Log into BriteVenue

  • Navigate to the Settings or Configuration menu

  • Locate the Categories section


How do I change the order of my categories?

When you want to change the order in which your categories appear, you can simply use the drag-and-drop functionality. Click and hold the reorder icon next to the category name that you want to move, then drag it up or down to its new position in the list.

πŸ’‘ Action Steps

  • Locate the reorder icon next to the category name

  • Click and hold the icon

  • Drag the category to the desired position


How do I move a category to the top of the list?

If you have a primary category that you use most frequently, you should move it to the very top. Select the category by grabbing the handle on the left side and slide it all the way to the first position so it is the first thing you see in your dropdowns and reports.

πŸ’‘ Action Steps

  • Identify your most frequently used category

  • Grab the selection handle

  • Slide the category to the first position at the top


Can I group similar categories together?

You can organize your categories into logical groups by placing related items next to each other. Simply drag related service or item categories into a sequence that reflects your venue's specific workflow or internal reporting structure.

πŸ’‘ Action Steps

  • Identify related categories

  • Drag related items into a sequential order

  • Align the list with your internal workflow


How do I save my new category sort order?

After you have finished rearranging your list into the perfect order, make sure you save your changes. Look for the save or update button at the bottom of the page to ensure that your new sorting preference is applied across the entire system.

πŸ’‘ Action Steps

  • Review the final order of your categories

  • Click the Save or Update button

  • Verify the changes are reflected in your system dropdowns


What happens to sub-categories when I sort?

When you are sorting your top-level categories, keep in mind how they interact with your sub-items. Moving a parent category will move the entire group, helping you keep your data structured and easy to navigate when you are building out quotes or invoices.

πŸ’‘ Action Steps

  • Observe the relationship between parent and sub-categories

  • Move parent categories to relocate entire groups

  • Check quotes and invoices to see the updated structure

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