Configuring the issue detail view

The issue detail view has a default layout in terms of the fields that are displayed. However, you can customize the issue detail view to show additional fields, such as an issue's resolution, environment, security level, custom fields, etc.

Before you begin

You must be a JIRA administrator or a board administrator for the board to configure the issue detail view.

You can configure the fields to be displayed in the issue detail view on the board configuration screen. The values of some fields are also editable in the issue detail view. 

Field	Editable values	Configurable	Description
Summary			Always displayed and values are always editable Can't be deleted from the default layout configuration of the issue detail view
Estimate			Displayed for configured issue types, e.g. stories Display determined by how estimates are configured for the board (currently Scrum boards only)
Status
Priority
Component			Always displayed Editable values only if the project has at least one component
Labels			Always displayed Editable values only if the instance has at least one label
Affected versions			Always displayed Editable values only if the project has at least one version
Fix versions
Epic link			Currently Scrum boards only
Reporter
Assignee
Date created
Date updated
Issue links			Displayed only if the issue has at least one link
Description			Can be hidden, depending on the field configuration being used Can't be deleted from the default layout configuration of the issue detail view
Comments
Attachments
Sub-tasks

Adding, removing, or moving a field

1. Navigate to the desired board, then click Board > Configure.
2. Click the Issue Detail View tab.
3. Add or remove the desired fields, or use the vertical 'grid'  icon to drag and drop fields up or down into a different order.
4. Your fields will then appear in the issue detail view. Note that fields will only appear on an issue if they have been associated with the relevant issue type, and are not "hidden". For details, please see the following pages (JIRA Admin documentation):
   • for built-in fields: field configuration
   • for custom fields: custom field context

Screenshot: the 'Board configuration' screen — 'Issue Detail View' tab

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