Configure Description fields and Context fields

Question

I have a bunch of custom fields and I would like to change the configuration in the edit or view screen. Under the edit or view screen > I select configure > and all the fields appear either under Description Fields or Context Fields.

I am not sure how Jira selects the fields to go under these categories because I certantly did not configure this option. Also, I can change the display order under each category - but I cannot move a custom field i.e.: from Context Fields group to Description Fields group.

How can I configure a custom field to be in either group according to my preference? Where is this configured since the Issue Layout window does not allow this?

Edvin Beqari · Answer

There are two box/groups under Layout Configuration: 1.Description Fields and 2. Context Fields

As an example lets say I have the following layout below.

Under Description Fields:

* custom_field_a
* custom_field_b

Under Context Fields:

* custom_field_c
* custom_field_d

I want to to take custom_field_c and move it to Description Fields. My final layout will look as follows.

Under Description Fields:

* custom_field_a
* custom_field_b
* custom_field_c

Under Context Fields:

* custom_field_d

I hope this is clearer.

Vikrant Yadav · Answer

@Edvin Beqari  what is other box , other box is a field or tab on a screen ?

Edvin Beqari · Answer

Thank you for your reply. I want to take a field from Context and move it to Description. Jira won't let me place them into the other box. I am limited to only changing the order in the existing box.