# Document Types

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DocBits Document Types Explained: Create, Configure & Assign Processing Settings
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## Overview

The Document Types page lists all document types recognized and processed by DocBits. It is divided into two sections:

* **Default Document Types**: Pre-configured types provided by DocBits (Invoice, Credit Note, Delivery Note, Order Confirmation, Contract, ZUGFeRD, etc.). These cannot be deleted.
* **Custom Document Types**: Types you create for your specific business needs. These can be edited and deleted.

## Controls per Document Type

Each document type card shows:

| Control                  | Description                                                         |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Activate**             | Toggle to enable or disable this document type for processing.      |
| **Extraction**           | Toggle to enable or disable AI-based data extraction for this type. |
| **Settings** (gear icon) | Open additional configuration options for the document type.        |

## Configuration Tabs

Below each document type, you can access the following configuration tabs:

| Tab                    | Description                                                                        |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Labels**             | Manage display labels and translations for the document type.                      |
| **Edit layout**        | Modify how the document appears in the validation view, including field positions. |
| **Document Sub Types** | Configure subcategories for this document type (e.g., different invoice formats).  |
| **Table columns**      | Customize which data columns appear in the line items table.                       |
| **Fields**             | Manage the data fields extracted from the document (add, edit, or remove fields).  |
| **Model Training**     | Configure and train the AI model used for recognizing and extracting data.         |
| **Regex**              | Set up regular expressions for pattern-based data extraction.                      |
| **Scripts**            | Write custom processing scripts that run during document processing.               |
| **E-Doc**              | Configure electronic document standards (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, EDI, FatturaPA).      |

## Creating a Custom Document Type

1. Scroll down to the **Custom Document Types** section.
2. Click **+ New**.
3. Enter a name for the new document type.
4. Configure the fields, layout, and extraction settings as needed.

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See [Setup Document Type](/administration-and-setup/setup/document-types.md) for detailed setup instructions.
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