Relabeling Pricing Table Columns
QuoteCloud allows you to customise your price table column labels to better match your business terminology or branding. This guide explains how to update and apply new column headings in your documents.
Steps to edit totals labels
Open the pricing table
Click inside the pricing table to switch the table into edit mode.Locate the totals section
Scroll to the totals area at the bottom of the pricing table where labels such as totals, costs, and discounts are displayed.Select the label to edit
Double-click on the totals label you want to customize, such as Minimum Month Cost .Edit the label text
Type the new label name you want to display in the totals section.Save the updated label
Click anywhere outside the edited field to automatically save the updated totals label.Customize additional totals labels
Repeat the process for any other totals labels you want to update, including subtotal, tax, discount, and overall total labels.Review the totals section
Confirm that all updated labels appear correctly within the pricing table totals section.
FAQs
What does changing column labels in a price table mean?
Changing column labels replaces the default text at the top of each column in your QuoteCloud price table so the headings match your business terminology or branding. For example, you can rename 'Description' to 'Product Name' or 'Qty' to 'Units' to make quotes and proposals clearer for clients using sales quoting software or proposal software.
How do I change a column label in QuoteCloud?
Open the price table editor in QuoteCloud, click the column heading you want to rename, then type the new label. The heading updates immediately in the editor so you can see how it looks in context—making QuoteCloud an efficient quote software and sales proposal software tool for producing client-ready documents quickly.
Can I change all column labels or only some of them?
Yes — any column heading in a QuoteCloud price table can be customized. You can update a single label or rename every column to match your preferred language, industry terms, or client expectations when using your quote software or proposal software.
Does renaming column labels affect the table’s calculations (totals, taxes, discounts)?
No. Renaming column headings only changes the display text; it does not alter the underlying calculations. Item totals, taxes, discounts and overall totals continue to calculate the same way, so you can safely adjust labels for clarity without impacting financial accuracy.
Why should I rename column labels on my price table?
Renaming column labels improves clarity for clients, aligns quotes with your company voice and branding, and reduces confusion during negotiations. Clear, consistent headings help recipients understand quantities, descriptions, and pricing at a glance, which can increase acceptance rates for documents created with sales quoting software or sales proposal software.
Will label changes appear in existing templates and generated documents immediately?
Yes. When you update a column label in the editor, you see the change instantly and it will appear in any documents or templates that use that price table. This ensures consistency across client-facing materials created with QuoteCloud's document generation and quote software features.
Are custom column labels compatible with integrations like QuickBooks Online?
Yes. Customizing display labels in QuoteCloud is cosmetic only and does not interfere with data sync or mapping. Integrations such as QuickBooks Online continue to receive the same underlying item, quantity, and price data even if you present different column headings in your proposals or invoices.
What are best practices for naming columns for different industries or for SEO?
Use clear, industry-specific terms that your clients recognize (for example, 'Scope' for architects or 'Service Hours' for consultants). Keep labels concise, consistent across templates, and aligned with your brand voice. Including commonly searched phrases in public-facing PDFs (like 'sales quoting software' or 'proposal software' in surrounding content) can also help SEO while keeping column labels client-friendly.