display a sequence number in a Jira structure

[Peter Simon]

I'm looking for a way to display a sequence number in a Jira structure for all the epics listed there. And that's after sorting by global rank

[Stepan Kholodov _Tempo_]

Hello @Peter Simon 

You can use the Sequential Index column for this. The column is available on the list of columns, so you can add it using the + button on the right side of the structure.

As for the suggestion above with the Formula - please note that the index() function doesn't exist, and the Formula column was never called 'Calculated column'. 
You can still use the Formula with the formula: index but it will simply return to the Sequential index value that you can already see in the standalone column.

I hope this helps. If you need further assistance here or if you have more questions about Structure, please feel free to reach out to us directly at our support portal.

Best regards,
Stepan
Tempo (the Structure app vendor)

[Peter Simon]

pefekt, both feedback helped to solve my problem. Dilip's tip with the formula "INDEX()" didn't quite work. But if I use INDEX without brackets with reference to the field "Sequential Index", then it works. Thank you very much

[Dilip]

Hi @Peter Simon 

Steps to Display Sequence Numbers in Jira Structure

1. Sort by Global Rank:
   Ensure your structure is sorted by the "Global Rank" field.
2. Add a Calculated Column:
   • Click on the "+" icon to add a new column.
   • Choose "Formula" or "Calculated" column (depending on your Structure version).
   • Use the formula:
     INDEX()
     This function will display the row number (sequence) for each issue as per the current sort order.

• 3. Result:
You will see a new column with sequence numbers (1, 2, 3, ...) for each epic, reflecting their order after sorting by global rank.

[Peter Simon]

Thanks for your Feedback. I tried it, but when I save in the formula line, I get an Red mark at the closing bracket by "INDEX{}" and in the result column it says "???". Any idea what I'm doing wrong?