How do I set a default value for a custom field?

[Sibylla Heckmann]

Hello,

I want to set a default value for my Text fiel (Multi-line) which should be a short sentence. How can I do it?

Thanks in advance!

[Robin Flood]

Hey Sibylla!

Just head to the configuration of the custom field (System -> Issues -> Custom fields):

Then click on Edit default value:

[Joe Pitt]

@Sibylla Heckmann beware about setting default values. I've found about half the users will never update or even look at a field that already has a value in it. 

[Gökhan Çöplüoğlu]

Hi,

Jira settings > Issues. In the Fields section, click Custom Fields. Find the custom field you want to configure and click include > Configure. And "edit default value" button.

Thanks.

[Robin Stemmers]

Hello

Can you advise on a way to "de-select" the option.  I set it before, but now I want to remove the default and keep it blank