how to set a custom field's default value (for Text Field (multi-line))

[VINCENT DUPONT]

Hello

is it possible to provide a default value for a formattable multiline text field (custom field)?

When I try to add the default value, the format is not ok (only text remain)

thanks

Vincent

[VINCENT DUPONT · Accepted solution]

Hello, I found the solution

You can add Jira markup language to add format to the Default value and this also works in Bulk Edit of issues. I assume this will work also in Automation

See here for the markut definition:
https://jira.atlassian.com/secure/WikiRendererHelpAction.jspa?section=lists

vincent

[Richard_Donnell]

Thanks for this reply 1.5 years ago!!! helped me a lot - do you know if there is an atlassian tool, similar to this: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/platform/apis/document/playground/

that produces the markup formatting based on wsyiwyg input? 

[John Funk]

Hi Vincent,

What have you tried so far? Exact steps. 

[VINCENT DUPONT]

Hello,

I create a custom field with format "Text Field (multi-line)"

In Field Configurations, te custom field is set to [Wiki Style Renderer]

==> when displayed, the custom field allows html formatting (bold, bullet lists, tables, etc)

Back in the custom field, I try to add a default value. Only unformatted text is possible. If I paste formatted text, the format is lost.

[John Funk]

So, yeah, it sounds like that it is not going to be possible with the default.