Accessing Jira Software boards in browsers returns SyntaxError: Unexpected token error
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Problem
Accessing Jira Software boards in browsers returns SyntaxError: Unexpected token error
Diagnosis
Environment
JIRA 7.1.x. Based on local testing, it affected JIRA 7.1.7 and 7.1.9.
Chrome and Firefox browser.
Grammarly extension installed in Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Workaround
Disable Grammarly extension.
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