Customize the child work item table
Choose which fields are included in the table of child-level work items, so it’s easier to view and update relevant information.
Your preferences are set and saved at the work type and project level, so you only need to set it up once. For example, the fields you choose for a Task will show for all Tasks in that project, but those settings won’t apply to Bugs or Epics.
To configure your columns:
Open a parent-level work item (a work item that includes smaller tasks).
Find the table of child work items.
Select Configure columns [ ].
Choose which fields you want to show.
You can also sort the work items so they’re easier to scan. Use the arrows found in the titles at the top of the list to sort by any field.
Edit fields within the table
You can edit most fields directly in the table, so there’s no need to expand the work item. To edit, select the field and make your changes.
Fields are only editable if they’ve been added to the edit screen in a project.
You must be a project administrator to add new fields to a screen. More about permissions in Jira Cloud.
Next to your project's name in the sidebar, select More actions (•••), then Project settings.
Select Work items, then Screens.
Expand the screen scheme that applies to the work type you're editing (for example Task, or Bug). You’ll find 3 screen operations: Create, Edit, and View.
Select the screen in the Edit row to open the screen editor. A list of fields that are already included for that work type will display.
Use the drop down to search for, then add a new field.
Open a parent-level work item, then Configure columns to include the new field.
More about screen configuration in company-managed projects.
Some fields, like time tracking or calculated fields, can’t be edited inline. You’ll need to expand the work item to make any changes.
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