Hey everyone, I’m having a bit of trouble with Jira and could use some help. I’ve set up a custom field as a Select List and added it to some create and view issue screens. That part was easy enough. But now I’m stuck trying to figure out how to make this field editable inline. You know, so users can change it right there on the issue without having to go into edit mode. Is there a setting I’m missing or a trick to make this happen? I’ve looked around but can’t seem to find a straightforward answer. Any Jira experts out there who can point me in the right direction? I’d really appreciate any tips or steps to get this working. Thanks in advance for your help!
hey charlotte, i’ve messed with this before. jira’s kinda tricky with custom fields. have u tried the ‘Edit Issue Dialog’ option? it’s not perfect, but lets u edit without leaving the page. might be worth checkin out. good luck!
As someone who’s been working with Jira for years, I can tell you that making custom select lists editable inline isn’t straightforward. I’ve had to tackle this issue a few times for different clients.
One approach that’s worked well for me is using the ‘Behaviors for Jira Fields’ add-on. It allows you to configure field behaviors, including inline editing for custom fields. It’s not free, but it’s saved me countless hours of development time.
If you’re comfortable with coding, you could also look into creating a custom field type using the Jira API. It’s more complex, but gives you full control over the field’s behavior.
Lastly, don’t overlook the power of keyboard shortcuts in Jira. While not exactly inline editing, they can significantly speed up the process of updating fields. ‘e’ to edit and then tab to navigate between fields can be surprisingly efficient.
Remember, the best solution often depends on your specific use case and resources. Hope this helps!
I encountered this limitation recently and found that Jira does not support inline editing for custom select list fields by default. A viable workaround is using a third-party application from the Atlassian Marketplace, though this option might involve extra cost. Alternatively, a custom solution using the Jira REST API is possible if you have the necessary scripting expertise. If inline editing is essential, consider shifting to a field type that offers native support or consulting Atlassian support for further guidance.