Timeline column views

In the timeline mode, the column views configuration lets you perform the following actions:

  • Add new column views

  • Edit column views

  • Change the name, visibility, and description of the existing views

  • Duplicate a view

  • Delete existing views

Screenshot of the Timeline column views page.

Available fields

A list of available fields is on the right during column view creation/editing. 

Additional Jira fields can be added to the list, allowing users to add them to their column views in their own boxes (see the Box Columns page).   

Add new column views

To add a new view:

  1. Click Add new column view.

  2. Then, add the Summary, Visibility (public or private), and Description.

  3. Once ready, click Create.

    Screenshot of adding a new timeline column view.
  4. Next, customize the fields by choosing them from the Available fields list on the right. You can either drag and drop them to the Selected fields to the left or simply click the + button.

  5. Once ready, click Save.

Customize column views

Details

To change the view's existing description, summary, or visibility, click the Details icon. A dialog window will appear where you can change the existing details.

Columns

Click a column view name to edit it.

Duplicate column views

To duplicate the view:

  1. Click the Duplicate icon.

  2. A copy of the view will appear on the list of the column views.

Delete column views

You can't delete a currently active view. At least one column view must exist.

To delete a column view:

  1. Click the Delete icon next to a column view.

  2. To confirm, click Delete.

You can also delete a column view by clicking Delete on the page of the particular column view.