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Differences Of Line Items And Optional Items

In this article you will learn the differences of line items and optional items.

Salma Castillo avatar
Written by Salma Castillo
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Before You Start, You Should Know:

Line Items โ†’ Main Items That Are Part Of The Proposal. They Are Always Included In The Total Calculation (Quantity, Price, Subtotal, Tax, Total).

Optional Items โ†’ Additional Or Extra Items That You Can Offer To The Customer. They Are Only Added To The Total If The Customer Accepts Them.

1. Click On "Proposals"

Click On "Proposals"


2. Click On The Proposal You Want To Open

Click On The Proposal You Want To Open


3. Click On "Add Item"

To Add A Line Item To The Proposal

Click On "Add Item"


4. Click On Select A Product Or Service...

Click on Select a product or service...


5. Here You Can See The Product Or Service Information, Description, Quantity, And Price If It Is An Existing Item

Here You Can See The Product Or Service Information, Description, Quantity, And Price If It Is An Existing Item


6. Click On "Save"

Click On "Save"


7. Now, To Add An Optional Item To The Proposal, Click "Add Optional Item"

Now, To Add An Optional Item To The Proposal, Click "Add Optional Item"


8. Click On Select A Product or Service...

Click On Select A Product or Service...


9. Here You Can See Product Or Service Information, Description, Quantity, And Price Of The Added Product Or Service.

Here You Can See Product Or Service Information, Description, Quantity, And Price Of The Added Product Or Service.


10. Click On "Save"

Click on Save


11. Now You Can See The Line Item And The Optional Item Added, Along With Their Costs.

Notice That The Optional Item Is Not Included In The Total Yet Since It Has Not Been Approved By The Client.

Now You Can See The Line Item And The Optional Item Added, Along With Their Costs.


12. Click On "Customer View" To Visualize The Proposal As The Client Will See It

Click On "Customer View" To Visualize The Proposal As The Client Will See It


13. Now You Can View The Proposal. If You Scroll Down, You Will Find The Line Items And Optional Items Added

Drag highlighted element


14. Now You Can See The Line Item And Its Description

Now You Can See The Line Item And Its Description


15. Now You Can See The Optional Items Added With Their Description And Price.

Remember These Will Only Be Included In The Total If The Customer Approves Them.

Now you can see the optional items added with their description and price.


16. Click on "Add" to include the optional item in the proposal.

Click on "Add" to include the optional item in the proposal.


17. Click Delete If You Want To Remove The Optional Item From The Proposal.

Click Delete If You Want To Remove The Optional Item From The Proposal.


18. Now You Can See The Optional Item Added And Reflected In The Total.

Now You Can Also See The Total Amount Of Optional Items Added.

Now you can see the optional item added and reflected in the total.

If you need any assistance with this, please donโ€™t hesitate to contact DripJobs Customer Support or the HelpDesk.


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