This article covers how to make edits to Jira issues using the Update issue and Update issue with list buttons included in the Jira and Jira Data Center Packs. Make sure you've installed and connected the Pack before getting started.
📣 Looking for a more convenient option? With the launch of two-way sync for Jira Issues tables, you may no longer need to use the Update issue buttons. Check out this article to learn about using two-way sync to easily update your Jira issues right from Coda.
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Use buttons to update issues
The Update issue and Update issue with list buttons let you edit multiple fields in a Jira issue in one click. To add one of these buttons to your Jira Issues sync table, follow these steps:
Add a new column, or click on the header of an existing column and select Column type
From the list of column types, find and hover over Button
Scroll to the bottom of the list and hover over Packs
Find and hover over the Jira option
Finally, select either the Update Issue or Update issue with list option (learn more about each option below)
Once selected, set up the required fields of the button as needed. If you're not sure how to fill in a given field, look for a question mark icon (?) for more info.
Update issue
If you’re looking to update a single issue or update the same fields across a number of issues (e.g. update all issues’ summary and priority in a table), use the Update Issue button. This button takes pairs of fields and values, representing the new value of the given field.
Once you've followed the steps from the section above to create the Update issue button, you can finish setting up your button by clicking on the Add more button, then click Add again. This will allow you to specify which field(s) should be updated by the button. Click into the dropdown field on the left, and select the Jira field you want to update. Then use the value field on the right to indicate what the updated value should be. Continue clicking the Add button if you want to update additional fields.
Update issue with list
Use the Update issue with list button if you’re updating a set of fields that may change by button press, e.g. you want to only push specific fields that have changes. This is a more advanced function and can be used to only push select edits to the data and thus ensure you don’t overwrite or corrupt other data in Jira. To use it, create a comma-separated list of fields and values (or use the List() formula).
Supported Jira fields for edits
The below table reflect which standard fields from Jira are supported by Coda.
Read refers to the ability to pull in the associated field from Jira.
Write refers to the ability to push edits from Coda to Jira.
Field | Read | Write | Notes |
Assignee | Yes | Yes |
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Attachments | Yes | No |
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Changelog | Yes | N/A |
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Comments | Yes | No |
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Components | Yes | Partial | Editable via UpdateIssue action, but not two-way sync yet |
Created | Yes | N/A |
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Description | Yes | Yes | Rich text isn’t always perfectly translated |
Due date | Yes | Yes |
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Environment | Yes | Yes |
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Epic link | Yes | Yes |
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ID | Yes | N/A |
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Issue key | Yes | N/A |
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Issue type | Yes | No |
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Issue URL | Yes | N/A |
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Labels | Yes | Yes |
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Linked issues | Yes | No |
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Parent | Yes | Yes |
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Priority | Yes | Yes |
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Project | Yes | No |
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Reporter | Yes | N/A |
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Resolution | Yes | N/A |
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Sprint | Yes | No |
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Status | Yes | Partial | Status can be edited from Coda using two-way sync, but cannot be edited using buttons. |
Subtasks | Yes | Partial | These can be edited from Coda by editing the Parent field of the subtask. |
Summary | Yes | Yes |
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Time tracking | Partial | No |
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Updated | Yes | N/A |
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The below table shows which custom field types from Jira are supported in Coda.
Read refers to the ability to pull in the associated field from Jira.
Write refers to the ability to push edits from Coda to Jira.
Field type | Read | Write | Notes |
Paragraph | Yes | Yes | Rich text isn’t always perfectly translated |
Checkbox | Yes | Yes |
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Radio buttons | Yes | Yes |
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Select list (single choice) | Yes | Yes |
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Select list (multiple choice) | Yes | Yes |
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Select list (cascading) | Yes | Yes |
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FAQs
Is there an easier way to update Jira issues from Coda?
Is there an easier way to update Jira issues from Coda?
Yes! In most cases, we recommend setting up an Issues table and enabling two-way sync to easily push edits from Coda back to Jira. You can read all about it here.
Can I create new Jira issues from Coda?
Can I create new Jira issues from Coda?
Yes, you can use the Create issue button to do so. Read more on this here.
I'm writing a formula for the update issue button, but the button is failing. How do I fix this?
I'm writing a formula for the update issue button, but the button is failing. How do I fix this?
If you're manually writing a formula for the update issue action, there is one known issue to be aware of. When filling in the Field portion of the formula, be sure that you type the field name as text (with quotation marks) rather than selecting the field name as an object. The button will fail unless you type in the field name as text.
For any further troubleshooting guidance, check out our formula troubleshooting article.