brotherton-erpnext/erpnext/docs/user/manual/en/setting-up/print/print-format-builder.md

# Print Format Builder

The Print Format Builder helps you quickly make a simple customized Print Format by dragging and dropping data fields and adding custom text or HTML.

You can create a new Print Format either by going to:

> Setup > Printing and Branding > Print Format Builder

or Open the document for which you want to make a print format. Click the Printer icon, or go to Menu > Print and click on the **Edit** button. Note: You must have System Manager permission to do this.

### Step 1: Make a new Format

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### Step 2: Add a new Field

To add a field, just drag it from the left sidebar and add it in your layout. You can edit the layout by clicking on the settings <i class="octicon octicon-gear"></i> icon.

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### Step 3

To remove a field, just drag it back into the fields sidebar.

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### Step 4

You can add customized text, HTML in your print format, just add the **Custom HTML** field (in dark colour) and add it to the the place where you want to add the text.

Then click on **Edit HTML** to edit your content.

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To save your format, just click on the **Save** button on the top.

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