Is it possible to add a third panel/box to the Jira issue layout?

[Melisa K_ Savich]

I want to customize the Jira issue layout by adding a third panel (box) alongside the existing "Details" and "More Fields" sections in the right sidebar. Currently, I see only two sections, but I would like to introduce a third one to display additional information.

Is there a way to configure this through Jira settings, or would this require custom development? If it's possible, what steps should I follow?

Screenshot attached for reference.

[Jack Brickey]

Hi @Melisa K_ Savich , welcome to the community.

Unfortunately, no, there is no means of configuring the display in this manner.

[Melisa K_ Savich]

Ah, boo. Thank you for confirming!

[Aron Gombas _Midori_]

You can absolutely add a new panel to the right-bar if you are willing to develop an app!

Apps can declare a special module type which will add that UI element.  We are using it in our apps like this:

[Dave Liao]

@Melisa K_ Savich - hi Melisa!

Let's pretend you could add a panel. If you could, what would you want to put in the panel?

If there are fields you don't want to forget about, consider pinning them to your view: https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/pin-a-field-to-the-top-of-an-issue/

[Melisa K_ Savich]

Thanks for your response, Dave!

What I’m looking to do is group similar fields into separate panels to improve the visual organization of the issue layout. Ideally, I’d like:

• Panel 1 (Required Fields - Always Visible): Must-know info to complete the issue (e.g., Assignee, Due Date, Priority)
• Panel 2 (Viewable but Not Required): Targets & Planning (e.g., Planned Start Date, Planned End Date, Time Estimated, Overall Goal)
• Panel 3 (Hidden Unless Needed): Execution & Tracking (e.g., Actual Start Date, Actual End Date, other tracking-related fields)

This setup would help my team quickly find relevant fields based on the stage of work while keeping the layout clean.

I checked the pinning feature, but that only allows users to customize their own views individually—it doesn’t enforce a consistent layout across the organization. Is there a way to structure the issue layout at the org level so all users see the same grouped sections? Would this require an app or custom development? 

Appreciate any insights!

[Dave Liao]

Ah, this helps!

If you want fields to always be shown - even when empty - there's a way to do this by modifying your project's Issue Layout.

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-cloud-administration/docs/configure-issue-layout/

The subtlety of whether a field is required or not won't be indicated on the issue view, unfortunately.

[Lucas Modzelewski _Lumo_]

@Melisa K_ Savich you can add tabs to the screens to save space. This can also help organize fields, making the Create Issue screen more compact and structured.

Check this out: