I am trying to add categories to my task descriptions, I don't have any items listed in this field

[Richard]

I see the Category field in the task, but there is nothing in there to select, I want to add a couple but haven't found out how to do that.  This is a new project which I started.

[Trudy Claspill · Accepted solution]

Hello @Richard 

Welcome to the Atlassian community!

What is the Tye of your project? You can get that information from the View All Projects page under the Projects menu.

There is a native Category field that is applicable to Business/Work Management projects. In that type of project you add values to the list by simply typing the value into the Category field in an issue.

[Richard]

Following you directions I see Team-managed business.  I see that I have to the List view to add new categories.

Thank you.

[fdehne · Accepted solution]

Hey @Richard 

when it's a customfield und you are an admin you could try adding values in the admin section >> issues >> Custom Fields.

See also the answer from Thomas here:
https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-questions/How-do-I-add-a-value-to-a-drop-down-list-new-product-model-when/qaq-p/586176?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=unpaid-social&utm_campaign=P:online*O:community*I:social_share*

Cheers