How do I add editable fields to a specific view?

Johan Bromander

I need to add /change unique estimates on a couple of hundred stories in our backlog. Bulk change wont do since that would apply the same estimates to all stories. 

I need to edit them one by one and I don't wont to do it by opening the edit dialog box or the worklog dialog box (that would take a lot of time).

I wonder if it's possible to change the view that appears when I click on a story in the backlog (see included screenshot). I'd like to add the fields Original estimate, Spent Estimate and Remaining Estimate here and be able to edit them.  I know it is possible to tailor different views in JIRA, but don't know where and how to achieve my specific need in all the configuration options. 

If anyone can provide me with a short guidance or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it a lot. 

Ste Wright

Hi @Johan Bromander

You can modify the fields which are on the right-hand issue panel - you can do this as a Board Admin by:

1. Go to Board > Configure
2. On the left-hand menu select "Issue Detail View"
3. Add/remove fields required on the right-hand panel

^ This isn't necessarily going to add all the needed fields though - nor in the right order. There a few good alternatives though...

Edit from List:

This works from either the issue search page or the backlog - I prefer issue search in list view so there is no right-hand panel:

1. Select an issue (so its highlighted in blue)
2. Press "e" - the keyboard shortcut for edit
3. Press "Configure Fields" in the right-hand corner and select just the fields you need to edit
4. Edit that issue and repeat on the next issue - which will remember the fields configured in the edit screen

Edit from CSV:

Import updates to issues from the CSV Import - see this help page.

You'll need to be a Jira Admin / Site Admin, but it allows for bulk edits which have different values for each issue.

Ste