Create and configure custom field
This page describes how to add a new multilevel select custom field
For all of the following procedures, you must be logged in as a user with the Jira Administrators global permission.
How to create a new multilevel select with options?
🐾 Steps
Go to Issues > Custom fields.
Create a new custom field of type Multilevel Select.
Click Contexts and default value next to created custom-field.
Click Edit custom field config.
Create as many options as you need. Each parent option represents a separate selection.
To create a dependent select, click Options to open a new level and configure it.
Click Save to save changes.
You can create select deep up to 7 levels.
Each option within a level must have a unique name.
The option name is not limited to the number of characters.
Remember to add this custom field to the screen on which you want to use it.
🎉 Result
The new custom field is added to your Jira instance.
How to add options in bulk?
To save time, you can add several options to a level at once.
🐾 Steps
Click Add options in bulk on the level to which you want to add options.
On the dialog, type in each option in a separate line. Use Enter to jump to the next line. Remember that option’s name must be unique.
Click Add to add options to the list.
Click Save to save changes in the custom field.
🎉 Result
The options have been saved. You can set up children for each of them by clicking Options next to each.
How to reorder options?
You can change the position of options within a level. Hover over the drag and drop icon on the left side, grab the option and move it anywhere. You can also click on the icon above the options and sort them alphabetically. Clicking the icon again will reverse the sort order.
How to disable the option?
If you don't need an option, but don't want to lose data already written in issues, disable it. Don't delete!
🐾 Steps
Go to the option which you want to disable.
Click Disable.
Click Save to save changes in the custom field.
🎉 Result
The disabled option is not available in the selection for users, and neither are its children. You can turn it on at any time by clicking Enable.
👉 Next steps
Let's check how to use it on the issue.
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