How to add text to a multi line text field separated by new line

[yaron]

On a automation rule, I want to add text to one of the custom fields (multi line text field) - add it in a new line in addition to the current text already stored in this field.

I already managed to append the new text to the old text (save it to variable and add it to the target field with the additional text), but I didn't find a way to add the next text in a new line.
In the example - the old and new texts are separated by ';' ,

Regards,

Yaron

[yaron · Accepted solution]

Was very simple solution after all - add the new text in a new line right on the field update:

[Beth]

This is fantastic. I just used this solution and it works like a charm. Thank you so much for posting this! <3 

[Joel Batac]

Hi @yaron - can you let me know how you setup the automation. I'm new to jira automation and have no clue how to setup. I have the same requirement like yours

[Bill Sheboy]

Hi @Joel Batac 

Please consider starting with this reference which provides an overview of automation rules, example rules, and details of the features.

https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/jira-cloud-automation/

Kind regards,
Bill

[Joel Batac]

Thanks @Bill Sheboy - is this same as Data Center version?

[Bill Sheboy]

No, as the specific features are a bit different for Jira Cloud and Server/Data Center automation.  And...Server/Data Center has a "lite" (free) and "pro" (paid) version.

Please look here for information on the Server/Data Center versions:

https://confluence.atlassian.com/automation/jira-automation-data-center-and-server-993924595.html

[yaron]

Hi @Deepak Rai ,

Seems that my question wasn't clear enough, I updated it with more details.

Thank you anyway for that as well.

Regards,

Yaron

[Deepak Rai]

Select the custom field name and enter the value. Use the '\n' (new line character) for a line break.