I have another way how you can show the information from the description column, typicole.

The information that will show will depend on the report that you're using. You can run the Purchases by Product/Service Detail report. Then, make sure that the details are entered under the Item details section. I've attached a screenshot for your guide: 

Once done, the data in the Description column should show up under the Memo/Description column of the report.

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