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Number fields now support three numerical options in databases

We are updating the definition of number fields to ensure greater consistency and clarity. With this change, number fields will now strictly accept only numerical values. Any custom format number fields that include special characters (such as text or custom prefixes/suffixes) will be moved to text fields. This ensures that number fields are used exclusively for numerical data.

Number fields now support three formatting options: number, currency, or percentage. These can be selected when customizing a number field.

If your existing number field contains special characters or text, it will be converted to a text field to preserve your data.

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Watch multiple work items from the backlog and All work tab

Stay updated about the work that matters to you by watching multiple work items in either the backlog or the All work tab. When you watch a work item, you’ll be notified when important changes occur.

To watch or stop watching multiple work items from the backlog or All work tab:

• Select multiple work items from the backlog or All work tab. You can either:

  1. use the work item checkboxes

  2. hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) while selecting work items

  3. hold the Shift key to select a group of adjacent work items

• Select Watch options, then select either:

  1. Start watching to receive updates

  2. Stop watching to stop updates

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Confluence Updates

Introducing the freehand pen tool on Confluence Whiteboards

The new pen tool in Confluence Whiteboards lets you draw freely on your digital canvas, making it easier to express your ideas visually. You can now create, edit, and format drawings directly on your whiteboard.

To use the new pen tool:

• Select the pen icon from the main toolbar located ate the bottom of your whiteboard.

• Begin drawing by clicking and holding your mouse or stylus. Release to finish your line.

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Number fields now support three numerical options in databases

The definition of number fields has been increased to ensure greater consistency and clarity. With this change, number fields will now strictly accept only numerical values. Any custom format number fields that include special characters (such as text or custom prefixes/suffixes) will be moved to text fields. This ensures that number fields are used exclusively for numerical data.

Number fields now support three formatting options: number, currency, or percentage. These can be selected when customizing a number field.

If your existing number field contains special characters or text, it will be converted to a text field to preserve your data.

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Syntax highlighting for code blocks in Confluence

Syntax highlighting to code blocks in the Confluence editor are now available. To use this feature, make sure to select the correct programming language for accurate color coding. This enhancement supports most programming languages.

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Improvements to presence on pages and live docs

There are updates to telepointers on pages and live docs -- specifically when users are editing.

1. We’ve deduplicated telepointers, so you will only ever see one telepointer for each user.

2. Telepointers now temporarily expand to show a user’s full name when you hover.

3. You can now find an editor's telepointer by clicking on their avatar in the header. You can only find a currently active editor’s telepointer, not people who aren't currently editing.

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Hover card visual update for external links

We've revamped the hover cards in Confluence to provide a smoother and more visually appealing experience. This update prevents layout shifts and ensures that hover cards are not displayed for the content you're currently viewing.

To explore the new hover card design in Confluence:

• Open relevant Confluence content.

• Hover over a link to an external page.

• Experience the updated hover card design.

Jira Updates

Watch multiple work items from the backlog and All work tab

Stay updated about the work that matters to you by watching multiple work items in either the backlog or the All work tab. When you watch a work item, you’ll be notified when important changes occur.

To watch or stop watching multiple work items from the backlog or All work tab:

• Select multiple work items from the backlog or All work tab. You can either:

  1. use the work item checkboxes

  2. hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) while selecting work items

  3. hold the Shift key to select a group of adjacent work items

• Select Watch options, then select either:

  1. Start watching to receive updates

  2. Stop watching to stop updates

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Introducing a brand way to delete multiple work items in the All work tab.

We’re introducing an easier way for users to delete multiple work items from their projects. For those that have permissions to delete items.

To delete multiple work items from the work item navigator:

• Select multiple work items from the list view in the work item navigator. You can either:

  1. use the work item checkboxes

  2. hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) while selecting work items

  3. hold the Shift key to select a group of adjacent work items

• The new toolbar will appear. Select Delete to delete the selected work items.

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Add a due date and assignee when creating work items on list view

You can now add a due date and assignee when creating a work item, without needing to leave the list view in your project.

To create a work item with a due date and assignee on list view:

• Select the + Create button at the bottom of the list.

• Give your work item a name based on what work needs to be done.

• Choose which type of work item you’d like to create from the dropdown.

• Select the due date icon and choose a date from the date picker, or select the assignee icon and choose an assignee.

• Select Create, or press enter or return on your keyboard to create your work item.

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Parent Key is now included in CSV exports of work items

When exporting work items into a CSV file, the Parent work item key is included alongside Parent ID and Parent Summary.

Selecting dates in Jira is now easier

We’ve made improvements to the way you select dates and times in Jira, making it more efficient to schedule work and keep your team on track.

Key changes for date fields:

• Smart defaults: The placeholder date has been updated to the current day’s date and time. You will see it greyed out in the field.

• Keyboard navigation support: Use your arrow keys to move around the date selection calendar. Then you can now press "tab" or "enter" to confirm a selection.

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Jira Plans Updates

More Program boards per plan!

In Plans, you can now have up to ten active Program boards at one time in a plan. A Program board is considered 'active' if it has an end date in the future.

Previously, you could only have two.
For more info, check out this link. Create a new Program board in your plan | Jira Cloud | Atlassian Support

Usability improvements on the Releases tab in Plans

With this update, we've brought some new functionality to the Releases tab in Plans:

• You can now rerank releases within their projects (see image)

• you can change the sorting order of cross-project releases using the toggles at the column header

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View your calendar one week at a time

When looking at the Calendar view in your plan, you can now isolate to see one week at a time.

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Turn releases off and on in your plan

Releases are a powerful tool for planning work for software teams, but for Marketing or Design teams? Not so much. For planners who don't need to see releases information from their plans, you can now hide it for a simpler planning experience.

When you turn releases off in your plan, you’ll no longer see:

• the Releases tab

• the Releases field from the timeline as well as any filters that use it

• release markers on the timeline, calendar, and program board

• the option to group work items by assigned releases in the View settings menu

• any rolled up dates based on releases

For a full breakdown of this new feature, read more in our documentation.

To turn releases on or off in your plan:

1. Next to your plan’s name in the sidebar, select More actions (•••), then Plan settings.

2. Select Features, then toggle Releases. If you have unsaved changes related to releases, you’ll be asked to confirm that you want to discard these changes.

3. In the modal that opens, confirm your choice.

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List View Updates

It just got easier to keep on top of your unread comments

We’re introducing an unread badge (blue dot) in the Comments column in the list view to help you easily identify work items with unread comments. This allows you to stay on top of important discussion and collaborate with your team.

To make sure you get to try this feature, we’ll be automatically adding the Comments column to all list views.

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Formatted cells will still show color on hover in List view

We’ve introduced hover color to formatted cells in the list view, so you won’t lose the color when hovering over a row. How to create a format rule

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Improvements to the child work item panel

The child work item panel is faster to load and more responsive.
You now get smoother scrolling, and better performance.

Edit fields directly in the All work tab

You can now edit most fields directly from the list view in All work. This allows you to make changes from the one place.

We’ve also introduced a few additional improvements. You can now view and edit Confluence pages linked to a work item directly from the list view in All work, get a summary of recent comments, and copy and paste field values between compatible fields without opening each individual work item.

To edit a field in All work:

• Make sure you are in the list view in All work.

• Select which field you’d like to edit.

• Edit the field and select Enter to save your edits.

Quickly declutter your list by hiding done items

You can now hide completed work in the All work tab.

This helps reduce noise, improves visibility of active work, and lets you quickly scan what needs your attention.

To focus on what’s still in progress you need to:

• Make sure you're in the list view of the All work tab.

• click the ellipsis icon in the upper right.

• Select Hide done items from the drop down. (it’s at the top of the view).

Want to see everything again? Select it to turn it off.

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AI-powered linking of similar work items is now generally available

We’re excited to announce the general availability of AI-powered linking of similar work items.

Jira now uses AI to automatically find and surface similar work items from your project, saving you time and effort. This feature makes it easier for your team to reference prior work, understand complexity, and provide the context needed to plan and code with confidence.

Read more about AI features in Jira

To find and link similar work items with AI:

• Open a work item.

• Select + Add, then select Linked work item. Alternatively. select Improve task, then Link similar work items.

• In the Link similar work items panel, select Show results.

• Select Link as related to link work items with a ‘relates to' relationship type. You can change the relationship type by selecting the Link as menu.

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