How to add default values in Multiline Text Custom field?

Question

Hello All,

Is it possible to add a default value in Jira Text Custom Field using Behaviours or adding javascript in Description?

Thanks,

Manikanta.

Priscilla Achampong · Answer

I'm also having a similar issue.

https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-questions/How-do-you-troubleshoot-missing-default-values-in-Multi-line/qaq-p/1345518#M417877

Hanh Truong_ohgtsf · Answer

it really doesn't work as Edit Default Value for multi line text box.

Sreenivasaraju P · Answer

Hi @Bunty,

Why you need to use script or other plugin. you can set default value in custom field configuration directly