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# Update a purchase order status

An order status helps you track progress with your wholesaler. It does not send the order, collect a payment, or receive an electronic confirmation from the supplier.

## Change the status

Open the order from **Purchasing > Orders**, then choose a value in **Status** in the editor. You can also click the status badge on the order shown under **Create & Manage Orders > Purchase Orders**.

The status menu shows the four available values.

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## Use each status consistently

* **Draft**: you are still preparing or reviewing the order.
* **Submitted**: you have sent the order to your wholesaler separately.
* **Confirmed**: the wholesaler has confirmed the order to you.
* **Received**: you have received the order.

Choose the status that reflects what actually happened. For example, use **Submitted** after sending your order, not as a way to send it. The vendor selector is restricted after Draft, so check the wholesaler location before advancing the status.

Use the [Orders status filter](/reference/purchasing/orders/find-orders.md) to review several orders at the same stage, such as confirmed orders awaiting delivery.