How to show/hide completed epics in the 'Epic Link' dropdown list

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Summary

Not able to see the list of completed Epics in the Epic-link dropdown or hide them from appearing in the list. 

Environment

Jira cloud

Diagnosis

An Epics is considered done when 'Epic status' is set to Done but not based on the Epic issue status=Done.

Cause

The 'Epic status' was set to Done, and the option to see closed Epic is not set.

Solution

Select the "Show done epics" checkbox to include the Epics marked closed by 'Epic Status'.

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Updated on March 18, 2025

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