how to make a field read only

Question

I would like to add Instructions to an Issue Type, so that Users can execute a process without errors (or at least minimize the errors).

I know I can use the Field Descriptions to do part of this, but would like the procedure instructions in one place in the issue.

My thinking is to create a read-only field that contains all the process instructions, and will automatically appear when creating the Issue. But any other suggestions that accomplish the same goal are welcome.

Thanks,

Rynder Roy Klomp · Answer

Thanks Joe,

I have the JIRA Tools plugin but cannot seem to find the message field (looked in Custom Fields and also Administration/System page).

I am using JIRA Core 7.2 Server.

I have looked in the support section and there doesn't seem to be any references to message field after v6.3. Could it have been eliminated?

Joe Pitt · Answer

I think it is the JIRA tools plugin that has a message field that allows that.