Creating and Editing Issues
Creating an Issue
Open the Create Issue dialog in one of these ways:
- Click Create Issue in the Jira Issues tool window toolbar.
- Right-click an issue in the list and select Create Issue.
Create Issue in the Jira Issues tool window toolbar.Start by choosing the Project and Issue type. Together they determine the rest of the form — the plugin loads the fields that your Jira configuration defines for that combination, including custom and required fields.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Project | The Jira project to create the issue in. |
| Issue type | The issue type, such as Task, Bug, or Story. Determines the fields below. |
| Title | The issue summary. |
| Description | The issue description. Mention users by typing @. |
| Assignee | The person responsible for the issue. |
Additional fields — such as priority, components, or custom fields — appear below according to the selected project and issue type. Required fields must be filled in before the issue can be created.
Click OK to create the issue. A notification confirms the new issue and lets you open it or copy its link.
Editing an Issue
To edit an existing issue, open it and click Edit Issue on the details panel toolbar. The dialog lets you change the issue's title and description.
Edit Issue on the details panel toolbar. The dialog lets you change the issue's title and description.Other fields — including status, assignee, priority, and labels — are edited directly in the issue's Fields tab, where each field offers the values allowed by your Jira configuration. Changing the status offers the workflow transitions available from the issue's current status. See Issue Details.