How to use templates in Issue Templates for Jira app: Apply a template to an existing issue part 2/3

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Hey, have you heard the latest? We've just rolled out a brand-new onboarding process for our most popular product, the Issue Templates for Jira Cloud plugin. If you're a Jira Administrator, get ready to embark on a comprehensive journey, learning how to utilize the app to its fullest 🚀.

Don't hold back if you're not a Jira Admin!

Inclusivity is key, and that's why we've chosen to share the onboarding step-by-step on the Atlassian Community.

Today's topic is applying a template to an existing issue. 

Apart from creating new issues from templates, you can also apply a template to an existing issue. In the issue view go to the Actions menu and click Apply template.

Steps

1. Simply select a template you wish to use and click apply.

Below, you can try it yourself and understand how it works: 

https://app.arcade.software/share/Scb0iE5q68DsZsBi4NfW

Warning: Applying a template overwrites fields in the issue with values taken from the template

Note: If a template contains sub-tasks or issue links, they will be automatically created under the issue.

Curious about other possibilities of Issue Templates? See what else we've got for you in Issue Templates for Jira onboarding ✨: 

Initial Setup in Issue Templates for Jira app

• Choose repository (part 1/2) 
• Create your first template (part 2/2) 

How to use templates in Issue Templates for Jira app

• Create issue from template (part 1/3)
• Recreate the whole issue structure (part 3/3) 

Automation in Issue Templates for Jira app

• Apply templates in Automation (part 1/2)
• Apply template with REST API (part 2/2)

Calculated Values in Issue Templates for Jira app

• Understand Smart Defaults (part 1/2)
• Use Smart Defaults in a template (part 2/2)