Create your first table

Tables bring structure to your Jira issues.

With Excel-like Tables for Jira, you can add an Excel-like table directly to any Jira issue in just a few clicks.

Here's how:

Step 1: Open a Jira work item (issue)

Navigate to the issue where you want to add a table.

You can add a table to any issue type: tasks, stories, bugs, and more. Just make sure you have editing permissions.

Step 2: Add a new table

Click the Excel Table icon in the issue’s Apps bar. This will insert a table panel directly into your issue, editable inline.

Note: If you don’t see the icon, confirm that the app is installed or check with your Jira admin.

Step 3: Configure your table

Click Open Editor to launch the full Excel-like view with all available functions. You can choose a template or start from scratch.

Step 4: Enter your data

You can start entering data inline in the Jira issue, or open the full editor for more advanced options:

In Jira inline view:

• Click any cell to enter data

• Press Save to save changes

In Open Editor view:

• Click any cell to enter or edit data

• Add rows/columns using the toolbar

• Format text (bold, italic, cell colors)

• Use advanced features like:

  • Charts

  • Pivot tables

  • Conditional formatting

  • Formulas (e.g., =SUM(A1:A5))

You can also link a Jira field to your cell using the Jira Field Mapping feature. Explore more here.

Step 5: Save the table

• In the Open Editor, click Save this table (top right).
  

  

  
  

• In the inline view, click Save in the toolbar.
  

  

➖ To Hide a Table

Click the ⋯ (more) button in the table panel and select Hide Excel Table from the dropdown.

Tip: You can also create templates per issue type from your edited table

Read more about it here: Auto-populate Jira Issue with a Table