Jira ‘Restore Defaults’ Removes Filter Columns Without Warning

[#1]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share something I experienced recently while working in Jira.

I had a saved filter with multiple columns configured based on my requirement. While trying to add new columns to my filter, I accidentally clicked on “Restore Defaults.”

Immediately, all the columns were removed.

There was no warning or confirmation, and also no way to get back the previous setup.

I had to spend time again:

•  Adding all columns manually
• Trying to remember what I had configured earlier

It’s a small thing, but it does interrupt the flow, especially when we use filters regularly.

What I feel could help

It would be great if Atlassian could consider:

•  Showing a small confirmation popup before resetting columns.
•  Or an option to undo/restore the previous column setup.

Just sharing this based on my experience. Curious if others have faced the same.

[Anne Saunders]

I've always been afraid of that option, so I've never actually tried it. I'm honestly surprised there's no UI element to slow you down when you click it.

[Rune Rasmussen]

I am guessing that you mis-clicked on the discrete circular arrow icon?

I only notice it now as I wanted to understand what had happened.
I can see the convenience in having it placed there, but without any any warning, confirmation, or undo option, it's also quite dangerous and I can absolutely see how it could happen.

Now I wonder how many of our users have run into this, and just silently resented Jira without complaining to me...