Add, edit, and delete a field configuration
As a Jira administrator, you can configure the default field configuration to make specific fields required or hidden based on the needs of your team. You can create additional field configurations to manage fields across multiple projects, work types, and screens. A field configuration can be associated with a work type within a field configuration scheme, which can then be associated with a project.
To configure the layout of the Jira work item—which fields appear and the order they appear in—open a work item and choose Configure at the bottom-right. To find out more about configuring the layout of the work item, check out Configure field layout in the work item.
How to add a new field configuration
Select > Work items.
In the Fields section, select Field configurations.
Select Add field configuration.
Enter a name that best describes your new field configuration and a description that explains when it should be used.
Select Add. You can then modify the behaviors of the fields within this configuration. Check out Changing a field configuration for more information.
How to copy a field configuration
Select > Work items.
In the Fields section, select Field configurations.
Select Copy next to the field configuration you wish to copy.
Enter a name and description for the new field configuration.
Select Copy.
How to edit and delete a field configuration
While you cannot edit or delete the Default Field Configuration, you can easily edit the name and description of a field configuration so other administrators know when to use it. You can also delete a field configuration that is no longer associated with a field configuration scheme. To do so:
Select > Work items.
In the Fields section, select Field configurations.
Select Edit or Delete next to the field configuration you wish to update.
The work item (currently for business projects boards and Jira boards and backlogs) uses the View work item screen configuration to determine which fields to show. To add or remove fields from a screen, select Screens for a field when configuring the field and check the "View work item" screen for the appropriate projects.
How to associate a field configuration with work types and projects
You can associate a field configuration with a work type by creating a field configuration scheme. The field configuration scheme can then be associated with one of your Jira application projects. Follow the steps on Configuring a field configuration scheme to learn more.
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