Use issue templates to write issues faster and guide creators to share information effectively.
Create templates
Create new templates by navigating to team settings or searching for
Create a template in the command menu. Templates are team-specific, so they'll only be available when drafting issues in that team. Subscribers to paid plans can set default templates for issues created in the team, too. Edit templates
To edit or delete a template, go to the same page where you created the templates and then hover over the template name. We don't support renaming templates, so to do that create a new template and copy the information over. When creating new teams, you can select "copy team settings" to duplicate the copied team's templates automatically.
Use templates
The fastest way to create an issue with a template is to use the keyboard shortcut
Alt C. This will bring up a list of templates available and then open the selected one in the issue editor. If you've already opened the issue editor, type Cmd/Ctrl K and then search Apply a template (you must do this before adding content to the new issue). Click the right-half of the purple create issue button to drop down a list of available issue templates, too. ProTip: Default templates
On paid plans, you can set default templates for your team. It'll be applied whenever a new issue is created for that team.
Common Questions
Why can't my teammate access a template
When I click on a template URL, it goes to a blank page.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Cmd/Ctrl K then type Apply/create a templateAlt C to create a new issue using a templateDid we miss something? Still have a question? Email us at hello@linear.app to let us know.