Use advanced filters in jira

Allows you to create structured queries using JQL to search for issues.

JQL (Jira Query Language) is a text-based language that defines how Jira limits a search, you can search for criteria that can't be defined with a quick filter.

  1. Select Filters in the jira navigation bar.

  1. Select Advanced issue search.

  2. Select Switch to JQL.

  1. Enter the JQL query.

A JQL query consists of a field, followed by an operator, followed by one or more values or functions.

  • Field, is a word that represents a jira field.

  • Operator, is one or more symbols or words that compare the value between two fields.

  • Functions, appears as a word followed by parentheses, can contain one or more explicit values or fields.

The above query will display all issues in the project “Project Template”. It uses the “project” field, the “=” operator, and the “Project Template” value.

In case you require more information about the construction of JQL, click here.

  1. Click on Search.

  2. Visualize the results.

  1. Change the view of the search results.

    1. Select upper right hamburger menu.

  1. To view the details select Detail view.

  1. To view the results in a list select List view.

  1. In case of List view, customize the columns you want to display.

    1. Click on Columns.

  1. Select the fields.

  1. Click on Done.

  2. View result.

  1. To delete fields, go back to Columns.

  2. Uncheck checkbox.

  1. Click on Done.

  2. View result.

  1. To change the order, drag the columns.

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