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Ugly UI just dropped on us

Anna Gromov
August 17, 2026

How to disable the terrible ugly UI that dropped on us 20 minutes ago?

We try to open bugs, we are getting small ugly window that we aint sure where the hell all the fields are

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Lalithesh
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August 17, 2026

@Anna Gromov @Harrys I think you're referring to the Simple Create view rather than the Modern work item view. If so, you can disable it under Settings > System > General Configuration > Edit settings > Simple create as default > Off

If you're not referring to the Simple Create screen, could you please share a screenshot? That would help us better understand the issue and provide the appropriate guidance

Hope this helps!

Anna Gromov
August 17, 2026

This helped! 
New ui is ugly, hideous atrocity that was FORCED on us users. 
No one should be forced into features without explanations and a way to remove it! 

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Thorsten Schöning
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August 17, 2026

Is that an admin setting? Can't find it my user settings as non-admin.

Lalithesh
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August 17, 2026

@Thorsten Schöning Yes, only admins can make the changes

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Thorsten Schöning
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August 17, 2026

Does the new UI really doesn't support a main text editor toolbar when creating a new task any more? Do I really need to store and edit afterwards?

 

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C_Faysal _CFcon_
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August 17, 2026

hey
may be worth taking a look at Release Tracks in some scenarios

best regards

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Olivia Hayes
August 17, 2026

I noticed the same change, and the new Create screen definitely takes some getting used to. The smaller form seems to hide a number of fields that were immediately visible before, which makes creating bugs much less convenient when you need to enter several details.

From what I understand, the fields haven’t actually been removed; they’re just no longer displayed upfront in the new streamlined Create experience.

I haven’t seen a reliable option to permanently switch back to the previous Create UI. If Atlassian doesn’t provide an opt-out, hopefully they’ll at least add a way to configure which fields are displayed by default. That would make the compact layout much more usable for teams that regularly create detailed bug reports.

For additional online resources, littlealchemy.com.br can also be used as a general reference.

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Wouter Hoek
August 17, 2026

We had it pushed and enabled as well, without further notification or consent,
Would be nice if Atlassian changed a few things about it.

Still, nice to be able to disable it.
Should be an opt-in rather than opt-out though.

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Harrys
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August 17, 2026

Hi Lalithesh, thanks for the clarification. We’re seeing the same issue, but the Beta features section is empty for us as well. Is there another setting or admin-level option to disable the Modern work item when that option isn’t available?

Anna Gromov
August 17, 2026

this helped: 
Settings > System > General Configuration > Edit settings > Simple create as default > Off

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Lalithesh
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August 17, 2026

Hi @Anna Gromov 

Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

If you're referring to the new Modern work item, you can disable it under Settings > System > Beta features > Modern work item

Note: You must have Site/ Org admin access to make these changes.

Cheers!

 

Anna Gromov
August 17, 2026

We have beta features empty! there is nothing there 

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