{"id":25934,"date":"2024-04-17T15:32:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T09:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/?p=25934"},"modified":"2026-05-14T15:32:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T09:32:30","slug":"woocommerce-order-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/blog\/woocommerce-order-management\/","title":{"rendered":"WooCommerce Order Management &#8211; A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='cx-content-before'><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re running an e-commerce store, you probably use WooCommerce to manage and track your day-to-day operations. WooCommerce lets you handle everything from the moment customer orders are placed, through processing and shipment, to completion and potential returns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manually managing order statuses can be tedious, time-consuming, and frustrating. Organizing everything by hand often leads to input errors, customer miscommunication, and order processing delays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article will provide everything you need to know about WooCommerce order management. With the right WooCommerce order management plugin and tips, you can greatly improve your order processing, saving valuable time and resources you could otherwise spend focusing on other aspects of your online shop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if you&#8217;re here to learn how to manage orders in WooCommerce, you&#8217;re in the right place. Let\u2019s dive right in!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"cx-heading-1\">What is WooCommerce Order Management?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WooCommerce order management is a feature that allows e-commerce owners to supervise and control every part of online order processing. The platform has built-in tools to monitor orders from the moment they are placed, manage their processing and shipment, and handle any follow-up WooCommerce order actions such as returns or refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This automated system takes the stress away from manually handling order processes and removes any room for errors. Order management WooCommerce is designed to streamline sales and make the management of online orders straightforward and efficient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WooCommerce-Order-Management.jpg\" alt=\"WooCommerce order management\" class=\"wp-image-25938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WooCommerce-Order-Management.jpg 897w, https:\/\/codexpert.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WooCommerce-Order-Management-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codexpert.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WooCommerce-Order-Management-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some major tasks and functionalities that can be streamlined using order management Woocommerce &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Creating Orders<\/strong> \u2014 When a customer completes a purchase on your WooCommerce store, the system documents details like the products bought, quantities, pricing, delivery address, and payment specifics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Order Handling <\/strong>\u2014 Incoming orders can be accessed and managed through the WooCommerce backend by you or other team members. This step may include inspecting the order specifics, confirming payment, and preparing items for dispatch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Stock Control<\/strong> \u2014 The WooCommerce system includes order management with inventory control by automatically adjusting the stock levels as sales are made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Order Monitoring<\/strong> \u2014 To keep customers informed about their purchase progress, WooCommerce has features to update customers with order statuses and delivery tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Completed Orders<\/strong> \u2014 Orders that have been processed and are ready to be shipped can be marked as Completed by store personnel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Returns and Refunds<\/strong> \u2014 WooCommerce lets you manage returns and issue refunds, which helps you effortlessly address customer returns or refund requests and register them in the system.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Customer Communication<\/strong> \u2014 Keep open lines of communication with customers using WooCommerce automated confirmation emails, shipping notifications, and customer service interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Business Insights<\/strong> \u2014 With its built-in reporting and analytics tools, WooCommerce lets you gain valuable insights into sales performance, trends, preferred products, and other critical business metrics.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"cx-heading-2\">What are Order Statuses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an order progresses, the WooCommerce order management system will help you update the default order statuses. While some of these statuses may update automatically, some statuses may require you to manually change them, either individually or in bulk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WooCommerce-Single-Order-2.jpg\" alt=\"WooCommerce order status infographic\" class=\"wp-image-25937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WooCommerce-Single-Order-2.jpg 897w, https:\/\/codexpert.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WooCommerce-Single-Order-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codexpert.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WooCommerce-Single-Order-2-768x428.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the woocommerce order status manager features to know about &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Pending Payment (Gray)<\/strong>: This status means the order has been placed but the payment is still awaiting confirmation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Processing (Green)<\/strong>: This status signifies that the payment has been successfully processed and the order is now being packed for delivery. It&#8217;s automatically assigned once the payment for an order is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>On Hold (Yellow)<\/strong>: This is a status that the store administrator can apply to any order requiring temporary suspension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Completed (Blue)<\/strong>: This status is typically assigned by the store admin after an order has been successfully delivered to the customer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Canceled (Grey)<\/strong>: This status denotes that an order has been voided either by the store administrator or the customer, and is manually applied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Refunded (Grey)<\/strong>: This status is used once a refund has been issued by the store owner, showing that the customer has received their payment back due to a cancellation or return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Failed (Red)<\/strong>: This status is for orders where the payment was not successfully processed or declined. It is automatically set when the chosen payment method does not go through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5a88be7f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#e3f8ff;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While WooCommerce provides a full set of features for order and inventory management, settings everything up can sometimes feel difficult, especially for thos who are new or those managing solo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But with <a href=\"https:\/\/easycommerce.dev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EasyCommerce<\/strong><\/a>, a WordPress eCommerce plugin you can simplify this process much better for for your customers. It streamlines everything from product setup and order handling to customer communication, everything in a intutive interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With EasyCommerce, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Manage orders and stock with fewer steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Automate routine tasks like email notifications and refunds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Track sales performance with simplified reports and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"cx-heading-3\">How to Change Order Statuses&nbsp;in WooCommerce <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing order statuses can be automated or manual, depending on certain triggers. Whether it is for individual orders or in bulk, knowing how to update order statuses can help you handle orders easily and efficiently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a step-by-step guide on how to change and update your order statuses &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 1: Go to WooCommerce Orders&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Login to your WordPress dashboard, and navigate to <em>WooCommerce &gt; Orders<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/YueKmzPJFZWLaDhzHdN2CNuY1jSljA9iua8xph0gwrYOpiAbtc7Qcv-kYbODJTNPBkVZ4rkhPaUB_K3BD_3uOFvBKjoJc0k_B6Le0gI_X6V-KtpJwS7ZIDWiBgpG7VFMHtotF7SLKaj2ELZUEI4QZGc\" alt=\"Go to WooCommerce Orders\u00a0\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 2: Select Order<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After being redirected to the WooCommerce orders page, you can change the status by clicking on each order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/Rns2SKsIBp8-JjFl5HeGXQYwPh7gOurFESrnB051Lz7NwKdn-QMYlMk8B5co26d6ovs8aidNPS4UgPcZ_2TUazjP8n6VA4REl8n60SqoXM2do4xluyAg8Cm8KkWwweJERXU9U9pHAsXhzH6qIOWy1QY\" alt=\"Select Order\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 3: Change Order Status&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on an order you want to update, you will be taken to the edit order page. To change the status of an individual order, click on the dropdown menu for statuses and select the new status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/J8j93C4Ol__hjqJ-OR6KRvs6DyiP9jAvqg0aW0K2nthTZ8tn3UDxwjEbaGzi6bSzGdpaeFprRvOWUzH-Spp2F_CkwYD2AYADwW5Tw5LPVEO0-2csq-aOFL1wg1Cls5I2eARrE9g6-sZ73jG8C1hAzpQ\" alt=\"Change Order Status\u00a0\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to <em>Order actions &gt; Update<\/em> on the right-hand corner of the page to save changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 4: Change Bulk Order Status&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To change the status of multiple orders in bulk, simply return to the WooCommerce Orders page to find a dropdown menu for <strong>Bulk Actions<\/strong>. Select \u201cChange status to [new status]\u201d and click the <strong>Apply <\/strong>button to save changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 5: Preview Order&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on the <strong>Preview <\/strong>eye button to open a modal that has the order number, order status, billing details, payment method, shipping details, shipping method, items ordered, and the option to change the order status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/ay4CvM0zQFlcMzc74scKfr0IYc6r2H97GXSAbys06jwj3utypxPUpk943B44QHle6aVonpI_DhrxNAFZGD30G1xKLfNifq4P97lTreo3DCETUoUmhkdqeHL7rXZrWvO70Eu28h3W1gSHQxbaR5mnVKo\" alt=\"Preview Order\u00a0\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re still struggling to handle statuses, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/products\/custom-order-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom order status manager for WooCommerce<\/a> to make the process more seamless.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"cx-heading-4\">Multiple Order Management: A User Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a somewhat large e-commerce store, you may need to handle multiple orders at a time. Fortunately, WooCommerce order manager lets you handle multiple orders by filtering columns from the <strong>Orders<\/strong> page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s an order management user guide on how to filter and manage multiple orders &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 1: Go to WooCommerce Orders&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Login to your WordPress dashboard, and navigate to <em>WooCommerce &gt; Orders<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/YueKmzPJFZWLaDhzHdN2CNuY1jSljA9iua8xph0gwrYOpiAbtc7Qcv-kYbODJTNPBkVZ4rkhPaUB_K3BD_3uOFvBKjoJc0k_B6Le0gI_X6V-KtpJwS7ZIDWiBgpG7VFMHtotF7SLKaj2ELZUEI4QZGc\" alt=\"Go to WooCommerce Orders\u00a0\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 2: Filter Columns&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on <strong>Select Screen Options <\/strong>from the top-right corner. Choose which columns to show and how many items to display on each page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/ssShRGWqmXwl0SA7hThrgZyZY9AZnrrcaMCVxarTRRVuGS0dZrElS4Q4_5uVsZyVoTeq9f3A3M9_uxr3JTJfgtS9d6-4b_D9yRln49GkH6UWBTrzf7v1Hrt8EINaVPdePRRBZALVvU-ATdmY_ElMeMg\" alt=\"Filter Columns\u00a0\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click on<strong> <\/strong>the <strong>Apply <\/strong>button to refresh the page and apply changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 3: Filter Orders&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sort orders by ascending or descending order based on Order number, Date, or Total by selecting the respective heading. Click on the <strong>Filter <\/strong>button to apply the options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/iXeIca9VP7rN39m3b22gEjNt22Zvcnc__8clplOMoTIRicDXwN9Hu4P1wK3OC5gN7umDzTK8ip-y88G1_lJIPeMQW8QhJhv4feuFdv1OhOUzfl-JVU8U3YoGcbkAKLJ7g7FGHRYWo6VODHN0hSRH2jA\" alt=\"Filter Orders\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Refunded amounts for certain orders will not be included in the <strong>Total <\/strong>column.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing multiple orders can be a slow and repetitive task, and because it&#8217;s WooCommerce, there&#8217;s always a <a href=\"https:\/\/codexpert.io\/best-woocommerce-order-management-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dedicated plugin<\/a> out there to make it simpler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"cx-heading-5\">Single Order Management User Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing a single order can be simple yet comprehensive with the help of WooCommerce order management. You can view and edit order details, order items and totals, custom fields, and order notes from here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>You can only edit orders with the status set to <strong>On Hold <\/strong>or <strong>Pending Payment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\" id=\"cx-heading-6\">1. Edit Order Details&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can change the billing, shipping, date, time, and customer from this panel. In the<strong> General <\/strong>section, use the dropdown date and time selector to pick your preferred option. You can also change the Status and Customer of this order here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/UdnQLTsc8lC9vBCZ4qg80NHmm12QArp6uYHzbWMbfgHzklvlTYtgsqZWUi9BVv8UAFgnZ2J27TND4EJe-8spVFSg9p6do4XqsDx2Jbr_0m32Hx5h1UMpaKBtZttGl_1vnE2XbPTIYyhfogVufM5hkIE\" alt=\"Edit Order Details\u00a0\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edit the billing and shipping information, along with the email, phone number, payment method, and customer notes from this column.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/Yr03m9886miol_7rAWMrnJaR1J6TP6qw-PG9YspYhSCW2CAsVJio42aKbjPkbuev7mrl3vRrF6L4jEACwyEdzHaCpbEfBL6ldvMZfr4b6z4DscOb8EtCojNBJA1beVxEm4DVm8A7nViFb-Kw31rQk58\" alt=\"Edit Billing and Shipping\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\" id=\"cx-heading-7\">2. Order Items &amp; Total Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order items column has the product image, name, single product cost, total cost (including quantity), coupon box, shipping cost, and taxes. You can also add items and meta, change shipping, and refund the order from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/woo.com\/document\/woocommerce-refunds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce refunds document<\/a> for information about Manual and Automatic checkouts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just click on the <strong>Pencil Icon <\/strong>next to the product line to edit the quantity, total (without tax) Meta, and remove the tax.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/QkDG_UADDX7Fm621mSbt1fJyqFNHOgQTlhIPLqLbmeMFyPZEcnc8HG5iizGLzb9r3pBn1TxLtx2XQN5OwiPN9TY9G-jFCKVRuQFe3hBROqQ8oPKuD1kG2YDoki9Lnh1ij7U0KyUfQLnbsfy8Rx33Oxc\" alt=\"Order Items &amp; Totals\u00a0\u00a0\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also add item(s), add additional fees (for extra services), and add shipping costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/klNDhFTNx_NCc61Zw4iiq550Nc1ykP16FboUkoC7Au0B5kWQtWrdazAF-5oGgUyI0_Vd5q3bD6voXY8UOmTyMVLeDWTJahO7aMwzI7mMxq47rdN9xwfbdQWZYpDH8KeGO5IQ29MKKkeVm0MnPgqVv5o\" alt=\"Edit Order Items and Totals\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add tax fees automatically based on the customer\u2019s country and store base country by clicking on <strong>Recalculate<\/strong>. This will also take into account cart and order discounts, payment methods, and any other changes given.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/e6WE4ICU-EOURu9ImalPffL56d5ljxGvQICg3x75FNpff4LBfBJl7u0S5TguHCNpUKj9XkTl6eOkGpfMV6Q6ZD8Sz0CJ4JXcrTWv505z8kAarHP6MA9hk5DNFNbd_qTxGtHHHHAf3sAc2BSJx1mJIFM\" alt=\"Recalculate Order Total\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\" id=\"cx-heading-8\">3. Custom Fields&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The section below is where you will find Custom Fields. Add custom metafields, and extra Meta data to add to your theme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/0-fjO22s7m2fB2oz7gB_sFrNuj6rfNoVDlzVpbB7Cr3g4QA7JsS1PiWuG7kuLKAmpFSPquX9YOictyi2NSda30OmLBpwKWU8d1zKHIbeNiyawes3T3Z_p8v5MzGWWmftlyPwFMQOn8AOM22DD9AQUGw\" alt=\"Custom Fields\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\" id=\"cx-heading-9\">4. Order Notes&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The order notes panel allows you to add custom notes to an order, display order progress details, and enable payment gateways to use it for debugging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are different colors for each type of note i.e. purple notes indicate system status notices, gray means general status updates and private notes, and blue shows notes to the customer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/YoCoYksL9yeUZ7c1O-INZmwJq8bgZd18AhifbaOVhqLfWU9SSewVsHM_ZiXUiPJK8sZU2wfx-U09vwxzFT77bZci4s4a2CUS2U9nVM4aQzGXkxdYcTLnxAj14DDKCOPTHFTKMDIU-lvRZC3rqKKkx3s\" alt=\"Order Notes\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add notes from the Order Notes panel, just add the content of the note in the text area, select <strong>Private Note <\/strong>or <strong>Note to Customer <\/strong>from the dropdown menu, and <strong>Add <\/strong>the note.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"cx-heading-10\">How to Manually Add an Order?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WooCommerce order management offers you the ability to manually create an order for both registered customers and guests. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to manually add an order to WooCommerce &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 1: Add Order<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to <em>WordPress dashboard &gt; WooCommerce &gt; Orders<\/em>. Click on the <strong>Add Order <\/strong>button at the top of the page, next to <strong>Orders<\/strong>. You will be redirected to the single-page order editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/tnIdJca1U4qqINj62OE0J4e1zVhG5X72Y365pvhshy9w0sfb8ODzqYgozOhuo6lntkpxAnp5EEm5EanMUXen5gfaHE5c8kVM7KA6EzeIoClxsMKzlS0LlZpRBmrZIu1sXSCRiwUIjb8YQ0k92S5l5lU\" alt=\"Add Order\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 2: Input Details&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add customer details, products, coupon codes, and charges, and calculate subtotal to create the order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/OjUnz81Yy18_V61f_y11AeyKd1loTTBNpXtgqo4Wj-8grIHlwRHick-g89d0RQ3pwWV4-PbGaMKA_3jO0kJWnh5JvQ0mneBa1gZNaFeFowrF761XTjcMu4MuiKvMnHhNRTW_5fWvMCvZ5zVg0lJmQSY\" alt=\"Input Details\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Follow the steps in <strong>How to Manage a Single Order<\/strong> given above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Step 3: Set a Status&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, set an order status for the new custom order and if the payment is still on hold, select &#8220;Payment Pending&#8221; from the dropdown menu and click the &#8220;Update&#8221; button to save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/hMyrrwO6-pQAMecmP7SSCW8WUS-ihErpK8ll3tYSMDVlLmqkpgMf1qIfoFCjmAfH-Ovw8oJg8RTc9NZvd7Jl7zha0r3l9LrsYGsIyPTzmP4sgjndX4uUCtMuG-xqmrMoPeu3QIzDGrGUYdWG3ovnEOI\" alt=\"Set a Status\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Click on <strong>Order Actions <\/strong>and select <strong>Email invoice\/order details to customer<\/strong> to send the customer introductions on the payment process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\" id=\"cx-heading-11\">Final Thoughts&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding and properly managing WooCommerce orders helps streamline your online store&#8217;s operations. 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