Every custom field belongs to a custom type, which dictates its behavior, appearance, and functionality. Therefore, when you add a custom field to JIRA, you really add another instance of a custom field type.
JIRA comes with over 20 custom field types that you can use straight out of the box. Many of the custom field types are identical to the built-in fields, such as date picker, which is like the due date field. They provide you with simplicity and flexibility that are not available with their built-in counterparts. The upcoming tables break down and list all the standard JIRA custom field types and their characteristics.
These fields are the most basic field types in JIRA. They are usually simple and straightforward to use, such as text field, which allows users to input any text:
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These are input fields that allow input with a date picker and enforce valid dates. |
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These are input fields... |
