How to edit a field on the fly when in the filter view

[AJ]

I want to be able to edit a field (for example a date field, or assignee field) while I am in the filter view without going inside that issue.   I know this functionality exists in the structure plugin, but was wondering if there is something in default Jira or by using some free plugin to achieve this functionality?

[Nguyen Tran]

I think this plugin might be able to help you

https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/com.moresimp.jexcel/server/overview

Or you can click on the "..." and choose "Edit" for a particular issue in the filter view.

[AJ]

The "Edit" option is not what I was looking for because that means I have to open up each issue to make the edit.   I looked at the plugin you mentioned, but does not seem like it has what I am looking for, but I will try it out.  

[Nguyen Tran]

Let me know how it goes.

[AJ]

I looked into the plugin.  I might do what I want, but it is a "heavy" plugin.  It adds in a menu item at the very top.   I was trying to find an easier way to handle this. 

[Colleen Gotling]

Did this work for you or did you find another option?  What you described is exactly what I need to do as well.