what happened to my ability to pause a recurring invoice?

Hi, liz142. Missing options in QuickBooks Online can happen due to browser cache issues or scheduled maintenance. Have you tried logging out and back in, or using an incognito/private window to see if that resolves the issue?
 

If the issue persists, our QuickBooks Online Live Support Team can take a closer look using their tools for investigation. You can find their hours and contact information here: Get help with QuickBooks products and services.
 

Alternatively, you can edit the template and temporarily change the type to Unscheduled or Reminder. For guidance, see this link: Edit a recurring template.

After this change, transactions won’t be created automatically.

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