How to add the "Type" tab to filter by issue types on a Board
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Summary
How to add the "Type" tab to display issue types on a Board.
Solution
Scenario 1: How is the type field displayed in the Active Scrum Board
Two or more types of issues (Bug, Feature Request, etc.) need to be added to the active sprint from the backlog
The sprint must be started
This will cause the type tab to show up, populated with all issue types in the sprint
Scenario 2: How is the type field displayed in the Kanban Board
Two or more types of issues (Bug, Feature Request, etc.) need to be created on the board or moved from the backlog to the board
This will cause the type tab to show up, populated with all issue types on the board
Updated on March 17, 2025
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