how do I apply a category?

Question

i'm unable to apply a category and a label to a task, why is this ?

how simple could it be?

thanks I appreciate more information

three category tests are added in the space settings

Arkadiusz Wroblewski · Answer

@mascott matthew

As reference take a look on official KB Articles

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/categorize-work-items-in-the-list-view/

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-cloud-administration/docs/add-assign-and-delete-project-categories/

https://support.atlassian.com/jira/kb/how-to-create-and-use-labels-in-jira-cloud/

Best

Arkadiusz 🤠

mascott matthew · Answer

Great friend, software... when i arrive at these decesions/options all i get is "No matches found" :/

Arkadiusz Wroblewski · Answer

Hello @mascott matthew

It's easy to mix these up. Space categories apply to the whole project (Space settings → Details → Category), not single tasks.

To categorize individual tasks, use the Category column in your List view instead. Labels are totally separate, you add those inside the task itself (or just hit "L"). If that field is missing, check under "Show more fields."

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