In Jira, the option to include quotes within a discussion thread can effectively streamline communication and provide clarity regarding the specific part of the conversation that a comment or response is addressing. This project management tool is extensively used and offers the capability for users to cite text in their comments and discussions. This guide will demonstrate the proper method for efficiently incorporating quotes in Jira.
Quoting in Jira
To quote in Jira, follow these simple steps:
- First, navigate to the comment or description that you want to quote.
- Select and copy the text that you want to quote.
- Go to the comment box and paste the copied text.
- Precede the pasted text with bq. (stands for block quote) at the beginning of every line you want to include in the quote.
- Once done, click on “Add” or “Update” to save your comment or description.
Here’s a hypothetical example to illustrate these steps:
Original Text: This is the original text that you want to quote. Quoted Text: bq. This is the original text that you want to quote.
After applying the bq. syntax, the quoted text will appear indented and shaded to indicate that it’s a quoted text.
Quoting Multiple Paragraphs
If you want to quote multiple paragraphs, you need to add bq. at the start of each paragraph. Here’s an example to illustrate:
Original Text: This is paragraph one of the text that you want to quote. This is paragraph two of the text that you want to quote. Quoted Text: bq. This is paragraph one of the text that you want to quote. bq. This is paragraph two of the text that you want to quote.
Conclusion
Quoting in Jira is a simple yet effective way to clearly reference specific parts of a conversation in a ticket. By following these steps, you can add greater clarity to your comments and improve the overall efficiency of your project communication. Master this handy feature to make the most of your Jira experience.
