Jira is a popular project management tool that allows teams to track their work and collaborate on projects. Epics are a type of issue that is used to represent a large, complex task that is broken down into smaller, more manageable tasks.
Key Facts
- Configure your board: Go to your board settings and select the “Configure” option.
- Enable ranking: On the General tab, scroll down and select the “Use Ranking” option. This will allow you to manually reorder your epics.
- Reorder the epics: Once ranking is enabled, you can simply drag and drop the epics into the desired order on your board. The changes will be reflected in the sequence of the epics.
Please note that enabling ranking will affect the order of epics across the entire board, not just within a specific epic.
Steps to Reorder Epics in Jira
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Configure Your Board
- Open the Jira board that contains the epics you want to reorder.
- Click the “Configure” button in the top-right corner of the board.
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Enable Ranking
- On the General tab, scroll down to the “Ranking” section.
- Select the “Use Ranking” option.
- Click the “Save” button.
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Reorder the Epics
- Once ranking is enabled, you can simply drag and drop the epics into the desired order on your board.
- The changes will be reflected in the sequence of the epics.
Important Note
- Enabling ranking will affect the order of epics across the entire board, not just within a specific epic.
Conclusion
Reordering epics in Jira is a simple process that can be done in a few easy steps. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily rearrange your epics to better reflect the priorities of your project.
References
- Is there any way to re-order issues within an epic?
- How do I re-order epics?
- Feature request: a better way to reorder epics
FAQs
1. How do I enable ranking for epics in Jira?
To enable ranking for epics in Jira, go to your board settings, select the “Configure” option, and then select the “Use Ranking” option under the “Ranking” section.
2. Can I reorder epics within a specific epic?
No, ranking affects the order of epics across the entire board, not just within a specific epic.
3. How do I reorder epics using drag and drop?
Once ranking is enabled, you can simply drag and drop the epics into the desired order on your board.
4. What happens when I reorder epics?
Reordering epics will change the sequence of the epics on your board and in the backlog.
5. Can I reorder epics in the backlog view?
Yes, you can reorder epics in the backlog view by dragging and dropping them into the desired order.
6. Can I reorder epics in the roadmap view?
Yes, you can reorder epics in the roadmap view by dragging and dropping them into the desired order.
7. Do I need to have a specific permission to reorder epics?
No, you do not need any specific permission to reorder epics. However, you must have permission to edit the board in order to enable ranking.
8. Is there a keyboard shortcut for reordering epics?
No, there is no keyboard shortcut for reordering epics. You must use the drag and drop functionality.