# Xero - Create manual journal with line items action
The Create manual journal with line items action allows you to create a manual journal with multiple line items in Xero.
Xero - Create manual journal with line items action
# Input
| Input field | Description |
|---|---|
| Narration | Enter the description or details of the journal. |
| Status | Specify the status of the journal. Choose POSTED for journals that are finalized and DRAFT for journals that are preliminary and may require further editing. |
| Date | Set the date for the journal entry. If left blank, it defaults to the current date. |
| Line amount types | Define the line amount type for tax purposes. If left blank, it defaults to No Tax. |
| Journal lines | Provide the details for each line in the journal. |
| Journal line source list | Input a list datapill that contains the journal line details. |
| Entry | Details of the individual entry in the journal line. |
| Account (entry) | Specify the account code for the entry. |
| Tax type (entry) | Select the tax type for the entry. |
| Line amount (entry) | Input the financial amount for the entry. |
| Description (entry) | Provide a description for the entry. |
| Opposite entry | Details for the opposing entry in the journal line. |
| Account (opposite entry) | Specify the account code for the opposite entry. |
| Tax type (opposite entry) | Select the tax type for the opposite entry. |
| Line amount (opposite entry) | Input the financial amount for the opposite entry. |
| Description (opposite entry) | Provide a description for the opposite entry. |
# Output
| Output field | Description |
|---|---|
| Manual journal ID | The unique identifier for the manual journal entry in Xero. |
| Narration | The description or details provided for the journal entry. |
| Line amount types | The type of line amounts entered, which indicates how taxes are applied. |
| Status | The status of the manual journal. |
| Has attachments | Indicates whether there are attachments linked to the journal entry. |
| Show on cash basis reports | Indicates if the journal entry appears on cash basis reports. |
| Date | The date the manual journal was recorded. |
| Updated date UTC | The UTC date and time the manual journal was last updated. |
| Journal lines | A collection of individual journal lines that make up the journal entry. |
Last updated: 5/21/2025, 5:22:32 AM