# Inventory Transactions
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## Types of Inventory Transactions
You can manage your inventory quantities with BoxHero’s four key inventory transactions:
* **Stock In**: Record items entering your inventory.
* **Stock Out**: Record items leaving your inventory.
* **Adjust Stock**: Modify inventory quantities for reasons like damage or loss.
* **Move Stock**: Transfer inventory between locations.
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## Stock In
Use the **`Stock In`** menu to add incoming inventory, such as new purchases or returned items.
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## Stock Out
Use the **`Stock Out`** menu to record outgoing inventory, like sales, shipments, or disposals.
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## How to Update Item Quantity
### A. Select Each Item
Choose an inventory transaction of your choice and choose a location, select specific items, and enter their quantities. For quick access, you can also ***filter*** items using keywords.
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### B. Edit Items via Excel
You can upload an Excel file to update inventory for multiple items at once. Make sure the [Excel file](https://www.boxhero.io/en/blog/import-excel-boxhero-guide) has separate columns for **SKU** and **item quantity**.
### C. Use a Barcode Scanner
Scan barcodes to select items for **`Stock In`**/**`Stock Out`** transactions.
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### D. Save Draft
You can save your inventory transactions as *drafts* before finalizing them. Drafts are listed and easy to find when you open the **`Stock In`**/**`Stock Out`** menu.
You can also choose to ignore drafts and create new transactions at any time.
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If you have multiple saved drafts, you can process several items at once.
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## Adjust Stock
Use the **`Adjust Stock`** menu to update stock counts to correct errors or reflect changes like damaged or lost items.
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**Note:** You can *attach files* (such as photos or invoice copies) along with your notes in the [memo field](https://www.boxhero.io/en/blog/boxhero-memo-field-hashtags-and-attachments).
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## Move Stock
Use the **`Move Stock`** menu to transfer inventory between one or more locations.
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**Note**: Make sure to set up your locations in the **`Data Center`** first.
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## Transactions
Any changes to your inventory quantity made through the four inventory transactions (*Stock In, Stock Out, Adjust Stock, Move Stock*) will be recorded in the **`Transactions`** menu. Here, you can view the complete history of all past inventory activities.
### A. Filter Transactions
To find specific transactions, select the **applicable date range** or add other **filters** (e.g., transaction type, partner, location).
Add a filter by Transaction Type (e.g. Stock In)
Add a filter by Edit Status (e.g. Deleted)
### B. Print Transactions
You can print your inventory transactions by clicking **`More`** > **`Print Summary`** or **`Download PDF`**.
### C. Delete Transactions
If a transaction is incorrect, you can modify or delete it.\ **`Transactions`** > **`More`** > **`Edit or Delete`**.
### D. Edit Transactions
An updated transaction will be marked with an orange badge labeled **"Edited"** and will also display its **version number**.
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Changes made to past records will update your *current inventory levels*, so please proceed carefully.
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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
### How do I handle returned items?
Please modify the existing **`Stock Out`** transaction or use the **`Adjust Stock`** menu to update inventory levels.
### Can I record a transaction for a past date?
Yes, when creating a **`Stock In`**/**`Stock Out`** transaction, you can select a past date.
### Can I edit the date of an existing transaction?
Yes, go to **`Transactions`** > Select the transaction > **`More`** > **`Edit or Delete`**.\
Then, change the date and save.
### I want to reset my transaction history.
Please contact [Support](https://www.boxhero.io/docs/resources/contact) for assistance.
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