Set up Jira Cloud
Learn how to set up Jira Cloud and integrate it with other products and applications.
What are format rules?
Identify and highlight key work that needs your attention with format rules in your list. With a format rule, you can automatically format individual cells or entire rows with colors, when specific criteria is met. How to create a format rule.
Here are some ways you could use format rules:
Purpose | Example format rule |
|---|---|
To view work that’s running behind schedule | Red row when due date is before today |
To highlight when work isn’t progressing | Grey row when status is blocked |
To identify if any work doesn’t have anyone assigned to it yet | Yellow cell when assignee is unassigned |
To check if any work needs effort estimation | Green row when the story point estimate is empty |
To quickly decide which work needs to be started first | Blue cell when priority is highest |
Find format rules from your list
To view, create, and update format rules within your project:
In your business or software project sidebar under Planning, select List.
Select Format.
Format rules will open in the sidepanel.
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