Configure Description fields and Context fields

[Edvin Beqari]

I have a bunch of custom fields and I would like to change the configuration in the edit or view screen. Under the edit or view screen > I select configure > and all the fields appear either under Description Fields or Context Fields. 

I am not sure how Jira selects the fields to go under these categories because I certantly did not configure this option. Also, I can change the display order under each category - but I cannot move a custom field i.e.: from Context Fields group to Description Fields group. 

How can I configure a custom field to be in either group according to my preference? Where is this configured since the Issue Layout window does not allow this?

[Vikrant Yadav]

Hi @Edvin Beqari if you have different Edit and View Screen, you can change position of fields as per your requirement . Simply by drag and drop the field.

Do you want to configure field according to user group ?

[Edvin Beqari]

Thank you for your reply. I want to take a field from Context and move it to Description. Jira won't let me place them into the other box. I am limited to only changing the order in the existing box. 

[Vikrant Yadav]

@Edvin Beqari  what is other box , other box is a field or tab on a screen ?

[Edvin Beqari]

There are two box/groups under Layout Configuration: 1.Description Fields and 2. Context Fields 

As an example lets say I have the following layout below.

Under Description Fields: 

• custom_field_a
• custom_field_b

Under Context Fields:

• custom_field_c
• custom_field_d

I want to to take custom_field_c and move it to Description Fields. My final layout will look as follows. 

Under Description Fields: 

• custom_field_a
• custom_field_b
• custom_field_c

Under Context Fields:

• custom_field_d

I hope this is clearer.