Custom field: help users selecting codes from a combobox without an add-on

Question

Hi,

I have a list of codes and their respective descriptions that I need to implement in Jira for users to associate the codes to issues. From a reporting perspective only the codes are useful, but users will require the descriptions in order to choose the right code from the Create or Edit issue screens. I am conscious I need to use custom fields.

What is the best way to present, link code and description in Jira without using a 3rd party add-on?

Thanks.

Cosmin Paval · Answer

That is quite time consuming. Custom fields should have the ability to add at least an extra description field as optional for each value in the list.

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

Best you can do without a plugin is to embed a link in the field description that points to a document that tells your users which one is which.