[DC] Manage labels

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Labels in OKR for Jira give you a flexible way to tag and categorize objectives and key results (KRs) based on your specific needs. Once applied, labels can be used to filter the main OKR view, helping you stay organized and focused.

You might use labels to represent:

Projects linked to OKRs
Sprints or timeframes
Departments or teams
Products or initiatives

Labels are fully customizable. You decide what they represent in your context.

How to add labels

To create a new label:

Go to Settings and select the Labels tab.
Click the Add new label button. A configuration window will open.
Enter:
- A label name
- A background color
- A text color
Click Save.

How to manage labels

Edit a label: Any changes will be reflected wherever the label is used.
Delete a label: Once deleted, the label will be removed from all associated OKRs automatically.

How to apply labels to OKRs

You can add labels to both objectives and key results.

To add a label:

Open the detail page of the objective or KR.
In the Info section, find the Labels field.
Click the empty area or existing label to open the label selection dropdown.
Select one or more labels.

Once applied:

Labels will appear in the Info box on the detail page.
They will also be visible in the Labels column on the OKR Overview screen. You can then use the filter to display only OKRs that have a specific label.