Description Presets
Reusable description templates with smart variables. Assign Bug Report, User Story, Definition of Done, or custom description formats to each task in your batch.
Description Presets are reusable description templates you can apply to any task. Instead of writing the same bug report format or user story template every time, pick a preset and it fills in the description automatically.
Open the preset gallery
Click the 'Presets' button in the description editor toolbar. The gallery opens with all available presets organized by scope: Personal, Project, and Global.
Browse by category
Presets are organized by type — Definition of Done, Test Case, Bug Report, Meeting Notes, Job Story, Task Onboarding, and more. Use the search bar to find specific presets quickly.
Preview before applying
Click any preset to see its full content in the preview panel. Check the structure, placeholders, and variables before inserting.
Insert into task
Click 'Insert' to apply the preset to your task's description. Variables are highlighted as colored pills ready to be filled in.
Pro tip: You can switch between Preview and Edit modes in the preset gallery to see exactly what will be inserted.
Variables make presets dynamic. Use {{variable_name}} syntax to create placeholders that get filled in when the preset is applied — names, dates, roles, and more.
Understand variable pills
Variables appear as colored pills in the editor — each variable type has its own color. Click a pill to edit its name, type, or default value.
Variable types
Text variables for names and free-form input. Date variables with date picker. User variables that autocomplete from your Jira team members. Each type provides appropriate input controls.
Reuse variables across tasks
The same variable name used in multiple presets or tasks resolves to the same value. Set {{qa_lead}} once and it populates everywhere.
Pro tip: Variables in presets work independently from template variables. You can use both together for maximum automation.
Build your own presets for your team's specific description formats. Every team has their own way of writing bug reports, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Click 'New' in the gallery
Open the preset gallery and click the '+ New' button. Choose between creating from scratch or duplicating an existing preset.
Write your template
Use the rich text editor to write your description format. Add headings, checklists, tables, and code blocks. Insert variables with the {x} button in the toolbar.
Set scope and metadata
Choose Personal (only you), Project (your team), or Global (all projects). Add a name, icon, and description so others can find it.
Pro tip: Start with a built-in preset and customize it. The Definition of Done preset with variables is a great starting point for your team's specific quality checklist.