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When you create a custom field as a Jira administrator, you automatically create what's called a custom field context or custom field configuration scheme. This lets you select a custom field language and default value, as well as which issue types or projects the custom field appears in. If you're looking to simply edit the name or description of a custom field, or if you need to delete a custom field, check out Edit or delete a custom field.
Add a context to a custom field
Add a new custom field context if you need to associate different default values and options with different projects or issue types.
Edit a custom field context
Learn how to edit a custom field context, add a global context, and change the context in Jira Cloud.
What are locked custom fields?
When you install a Jira product or app, some fields that they need are created and locked.
Find your custom fields
Can't see your custom fields on issue screens in Jira Cloud? Here's what you can do.
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