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Fields, for which Jira doesn't allow inline editing. (examples: read-only fields, fields that are not editable)
Insight fields
If you don't have "Edit Issue" permission for the specific issue.
Completed issues if the workflow configuration doesn't allow it.
Issue Matrix fields nested as columns of other Issue Matrix fields. To edit such fields they need to be added as separate panels.
How it works
Configuration
Navigate to the configuration of your Issue Matrix custom field. (link to Matrix configuration document)
Click on the "Inline Edit" option for the desired column by ticking the "Inline Edit" checkbox.
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Edit issues within an Issue Matrix table
Hover over a field you want to edit in Issue Matrix.
Once the pencil icon appears, click on the field and start making changes
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Confirm inline changes
You save changes or cancel any modification to the original issue.
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