How to Add a Description to a Team Label in Linear
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Learn how to add a descriptive text to your team's issue labels in Linear, providing more context for your team members.
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Here's how to add a description to a team label in Linear
- Access Team Settings
To begin, navigate to your team's settings. Click the ellipsis icon next to your team name in the sidebar, then select 'Team settings' from the menu.
- Navigate to Issue Labels
On the Team settings page, locate the 'Issues, projects, and docs' section and click on 'Issue labels' to manage your team's labels.
- Select a Label to Edit
You will see a list of your team's issue labels. Find the label for which you want to add a description.
- Add the Label Description
Click on the 'Add label description...' text field corresponding to your chosen label. Type in the descriptive text you wish to associate with the label.
- Save Changes
After entering the description, click anywhere outside the text field. The description will automatically save, providing more context for your team.
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Once you click outside the text field after typing, the description will appear as plain text next to the label, indicating it has been saved.
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