Line breaks in custom field description?

[Laci]

Hello! I am currently creating some custom fields within our Jira instance. A couple of these fields have longer descriptions or questions within the description. Is there a way to insert line breaks within the description? I have tried EVERYTHING and can't get them to show when my developers are creating issues. Thanks!

[Pavan]

@Laci  This link will help you

https://jira.atlassian.com/secure/WikiRendererHelpAction.jspa?section=all

[Laci]

Hi! Tried this before posting my question.... no such luck.

[JustinC]

At least in some versions, you can use HTML to format the descriptions. Make sure this option is turned on in Jira Administration -> System -> Enable HTML in custom field descriptions and list item values.

There are two places you can edit field descriptions and they aren't the same: in Custom Fields, or in Field configurations. The latter will overwrite the former, so leave the latter blank or make your changes there. Atlassian has a KB about this.

[Amanda Culver]

Be wary about enabling HTML : Atlassian have disabled it by default in later releases as an error can necessitate open heart surgery on your DB.