How to add a Status in Backlog Board

Question

Hi,

I have a requirement where in Scrum board-> Backlog, I need to have a new status "refined" which should be visible along with Backlog. How to achieve it?.

Thanks,

Baskar

Ste Wright · Answer

Hi @Gnanabaskar

In a Scrum Board - the Backlog tab is split into two parts:

* Sprints - Active/Future
* Backlog - anything not in a Sprint

Natively, it's not possible to "split" the Backlog section into multiple sections or lists, if that's what you're looking to do.

Your options include...

* Card Layout: Add Status to the cards in the Backlog view, so you can see which Status they're in
* Quick Filters: Add quick filters per Status, which you can then use to limit and view Issues from the Backlog tab, in one specific Status
* Card Colours: Add card colours per Status (using Queries option) - which you can refer to from the Backlog view

I have also seen some teams who...

* Add an extra "future sprint" just above the Backlog - almost like a "priority" section
* Use Automation to move Issues from the Backlog to this other section, when in a specific Status (and not already in an Active/Future Sprint)

^ It's not an ideal solution, but sort of achieves what you're looking for - assuming "Refined" is above the Backlog itself.

Let us know if any of these work for your need!

Ste

Gnanabaskar · Answer

@Ismael Jimoh ,

I have add a column already, Both Backlog & Refined Statuses should be displayed in BACKLOG Screen.

1. If we create a new issue , It will be in backlog first

2. From Backlog It should be transitioned to Refined status

So both the status should be visible in the same page or screen.

Ismael Jimoh · Answer

* Click configure board
* Go to columns 
* Add a new column and map the refined status to the new column.