Create custom fields

A Multilevel structure can be built using three types of custom fields: checkboxes, radio buttons and text. Text field must be embedded in the structure - it cannot be at the first level.

Adding a new custom field

Steps

To create custom field in Jira:

1. Go to Jira Administration > Issues.

2. Select Custom fields from the menu in the Fields section.

3. Click Add custom field.

4. Depending on the type of custom fields, select:

   • Radio Buttons in the Standard section.

     

   • Checkboxes in the Standard section.
     

     

   • Text Field in the Standard section.
     

     

5. Click Next.

6. Configure the selection criteria for the field.

   Enter Name for this custom field. For example: Select hardware or Features.
   Enter Options which are the values from which a user can choose.
   

   Tip

   Use drag-and-drop to re-order options in the list.

   • Radio Buttons
     

     

   • Checkboxes

     

   • Text Field

     

7. Click Create.

8. Select the checkboxes of the screens on which this custom field will be displayed.

9. Click Update.

Result

A new custom field is added.

Configure a custom field

Steps

To configure a custom field:

1. Go to Jira Administration > Issues.
2. Select Custom fields from the menu in the Fields section.
3. Go to custom field created in Adding a new custom field.
4. Select Configure.
   

   

   Configure Custom Field screen is displayed.
5. Select Edit options.
   

   

   Edit Options for Custom Field is displayed.
6. Do the following:
   • Re-order options in the list by clicking arrows.
   • Take action: edit, delete or disable the option.
   • Add new option by entering name in Add value field and clicking Add.
7. Click Done.
   

   

Result

Selected custom field is configured.