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# Add & Edit Line Items

A line item in PaintScout is a fixed-price entry for work that does not use dimension-based production rates, such as furniture moving, power washing, or specialty finishes.

## How do you add a line item to an estimate?

1\. Click on the **Add Area or Line Item** button.

<figure><img src="/files/sD1P2SgAHdjLvLEXGODV" alt="Screenshot showing the Add Area or Line Item button on the estimate"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2\. Choose **Line Item**.

<figure><img src="/files/ieXOMAcM8pDD4tcLWDIE" alt="Screenshot showing the Line Item option selected from the add menu"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3\. You can choose between the list of pre-made line items from your settings, or create a custom line Item.

<figure><img src="/files/T3ys5QTvKJXOd1hAbXz9" alt="Screenshot showing the list of pre-made line items and the option to create a custom line item"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## What can you customize on a line item?

* **Name and description** for the customer-facing estimate.
* **Pricing** via hourly rate, quantity, or custom options — or no price at all.
* **Materials, hours, photos, and notes** for detailed scoping.
* **Visibility** — hide informational-only items from the work order to keep it tidy.

<figure><img src="/files/xeB4djGIZbejbp950uuK" alt="Screenshot showing the line item detail form with name, description, pricing, materials, and hours options"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Related articles

* [Line Items Overview](/support/customization/templates-and-presets/line-items-overview.md) — Build reusable fixed-price items for your estimates.
* [Working With Options](/support/estimating/line-items-and-options/working-with-options.md) — Offer optional add-ons customers can accept with the quote.


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