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How to insert markdown

Learn how to insert Markdown in Jira work items.

1. Open a Jira work item

Open a Jira work item.

2. Click on the ‘Apps’ icon and select ‘Markdown’

Click on the Apps icon that is just under the Jira work item summary.

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3. Click ‘Add markdown’

Click on the ‘Add markdown’ button in the markdown panel.

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4. Create your Markdown and click insert

Choose the markdown you’d like to use.

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You can use templates that are included in the app from the templates dropdown:

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5. (optional) Make the panel show on all Jira work items

Click on ‘Show for all work items’ to make the Markdown panel show on Jira issues by default.

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