Item types define the schema for work items in a group. Each item type has a name and a set of fields that determine what data an item holds, plus a layout that controls how those fields are arranged on the item detail view.
Managing item types#
Create multiple item types to represent different kinds of work (e.g., Task, Bug, Feature Request). Each type has its own fields and layout.
Field types#
Available field types include:
- Text and Number
- Yes/No (boolean)
- Date and Date & time
- Dropdown and Multi-dropdown — single- or multi-select, backed by a custom List
- Status — a value drawn from the type’s status workflow
- User and Users references
- Item and Items references (links to other items)
- Attachment / Attachments — uploaded files
- Event / Events — dated entries used by calendar and Gantt widgets
- HTML — formatted rich content
Each field has a name, a type, and optional settings such as default values and a required flag.
Arranging fields#
Add fields from the item type editor and arrange them into sections and columns using the layout editor. This layout is what members see on the item detail view.
List & dropdown fields#
Dropdown fields reference a custom List defined in the Lists section. Multiple fields can reference the same List, so its options stay consistent across types.
Tips#
- Use a Status field with a workflow when you want next/previous status buttons on items.
- Use Item references to link related work, then surface them with a child-items section on the detail view.