Multi-select fields for Projects and Issues in public preview

PreviewJul 23, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

You can now create multi-select fields in Projects and Issue fields so a single field can hold more than one value. Tag an item with everything it relates to (e.g., multiple teams, modules, or categories) instead of picking just one. Issue Fields Projects Fields To try it, create or edit a field and choose the multi-select type.

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