✍️ Step-by-Step:
From within a board:
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Access a board in Advanced Columns.Locate the custom board on the homepage by clicking on its name:
Once inside the board, At the Advanced Columns view, choose the column you want to clone on the board.
Click on “Three dots icon” and select “Clone”.
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Provide the necessary details for the new cloned column:
Name: Enter a unique name for the cloned column. It should not match any existing column names.
Description: Optionally, you can add a description to explain the purpose of the cloned column.
Saved Filter: Choose whether to keep the original column's JQL filter or assign a different one (optional).
Admins: Decide whether to retain the same administrators as the original column or assign new ones (optional).
Confirm the cloning action.
Save the changes to create the cloned custom column.
📝 Important Tips:
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Choose a unique and descriptive name for the cloned column to avoid confusion with existing columns.
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Consider updating the description of the cloned column if its purpose differs from the original.
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When deciding on the JQL filter, ensure it aligns with the intended use of the cloned column.
edit, click on
and on “Clone” right after:
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From the columns page:
Click on the “Dynamic Boards” at the top-left corner and on “Advanced Columns” right after to switch the list view:
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At the Advanced Columns view, choose the column you want to edit, click on
and on “Clone” right after:
From expanded column page:
At the Expanded Column view, click on
and on “Clone” right after:
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Once the modal below has opened, modify the needed information and click on “Clone” to apply the changes:
Your column will now be available with the provided information:
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📝 Important Tips:
Filling required fields is mandatory to edit a column. To avoid duplication, consider choosing an unique name for your columns. If you leave the field “Name” blank or choose a name that is already in use, a message will be displayed according to the situation:
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Cloning a board will make you the owner of the cloned board. Therefore, you will have administrative privileges even if you’ve assigned another user(s) as admin(s). |
For further reference, you can explore our documentation on creating advanced columns here.