The Issue Navigator in Jira is a powerful tool that allows you to search, filter, and sort issues based on various criteria. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the Issue Navigator:
- Log in to your Jira instance and navigate to the Jira dashboard.
- Click on the “Issues” tab located in the top navigation bar. This will take you to the Issue Navigator.
- By default, you will see a list of recently viewed issues. To perform a new search, click on the “All Issues” drop-down menu located at the top left corner of the page.
- In the search bar, you can enter your search criteria. You can search for specific issues based on keywords, issue keys, assignees, status, labels, and more. You can use JQL (Jira Query Language) to perform more complex searches.
- As you enter your search criteria, Jira will automatically suggest filters based on the available options. You can click on the suggested filters to add them to your search.
- To refine your search, you can use the “Advanced” option next to the search bar. This allows you to build complex queries using JQL.
- Once you have entered your search criteria, click on the “Search” button to execute the search. The Issue Navigator will display a list of issues that match your search criteria.
- You can further refine the results by applying additional filters. Click on the “More” button to access the filter options. Here you can select filters based on fields such as project, issue type, priority, and more. You can also save your filters for future use.
- You can sort the issues by clicking on the column headers. For example, you can sort by issue key, summary, status, assignee, etc.
- To view more details about an issue, click on its summary. This will take you to the issue detail view where you can see all the information associated with the issue, including comments, attachments, and history.
- You can export the search results to various formats such as CSV, Excel, or XML by clicking on the “Export” button located above the issue list.
- If you frequently perform a specific search, you can save it as a filter by clicking on the “Save as” button. This allows you to quickly access and reuse the filter in the future.
The Issue Navigator in Jira provides a flexible and efficient way to find and manage issues within your projects. It allows you to perform complex searches, apply filters, and sort the results according to your requirements.