Can I add custom text fields to Jira's quick search?

Question

When I search for text, I need to search across projects, not just in the basics (summary, description, etc) but in commonly used custom fields.  Having to take the time to craft a ridiculously complex JQL EVERY TIME is really, REALLY frustrating.  Is there any way to simply add fields to quick search?

Rob Horan · Answer

I think I wasn't clear enough.  The case is this: a term may appear in any of the text fields in a project; could be the standard fields, could be custom.  Not sure.  I want to be able to do a quick search for the term and have JIRA automatically search all text fields, both standard and custom.

Now this may be a non issue as I think this was already handled.  (And I didn't realize)

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRA-7686

unknown · Answer

The idea for the quick search is exactly for what you described.

If you want to specify a custom field that's just the same as opening up "Issues > Search Issues > Advance Search" because it is an advance search, not a quick search. Otherwise, you are saying you want this feature copied to the quick search bar right in the main menu bar. Open up a suggestion to Atlassian, let's see what they think about it.