Understanding custom fields

One of the key features of Jira is custom fields, which let you add new fields to the system based on your needs. You can add a new user picker field to represent project stakeholders or a date picker field for different key dates.

Every custom field is of a certain type that dictates its behavior, appearance, and functionality. Therefore, when you add a custom field to Jira, you are adding a custom field of the selected custom field type.

Jira comes with over 20 custom field types that you can use straight out of the box. Many custom field types are identical to the built-in fields, such as Date Picker, which is like the Due Date field. They provide you with simplicity and flexibility that are not available with their built-in counterparts. The upcoming sections break down and list all the standard and advanced Jira custom field types and their characteristics.

Standard fields

These field types are the most basic field types in Jira. They are...