Refining your board with quick filters in Jira Software is a useful way to focus on specific issues and streamline your workflow. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:
- Navigate to Your Board:
- Open your Jira Software instance.
- Go to the desired project board.
- Access Board Settings:
- Click on the “Board” dropdown located in the top-left corner.
- Choose “Board Settings” from the dropdown menu.
- Configure Quick Filters:
- In the Board Settings, select the “Quick Filters” tab.
- Add a Quick Filter:
- Click on the “Add Quick Filter” button.
- Provide a name for your filter to easily identify its purpose.
- Set Filter Criteria:
- Define the JQL (Jira Query Language) query for your filter. This query will determine which issues are displayed when the filter is applied.
- For example, if you want to filter by issues assigned to you, the JQL might be:
assignee = currentUser() - Save the Quick Filter:
- Click “Save” to apply the new quick filter.
- Apply Quick Filters on the Board:
- Return to your board view.
- Above your backlog or active sprint, you’ll find the “Quick Filters” dropdown.
- Select the quick filter you created to instantly apply the filter criteria.
By following these steps, you can refine your board with quick filters in Jira Software, making it easier to focus on specific sets of issues based on your defined criteria. Adjust the quick filters as needed to match your workflow requirements.