You can quickly convert any checklist item into a Jira work item in just a few clicks.

How to convert an item to a Jira work item

1. Hover over or click the checklist item you want to convert.

2. Click the ••• menu for that checklist item.

3. Select Convert to work item from the menu.

4. In the dialog that opens, review and add the necessary details.

    • The Summary field will be pre-filled with the text of the checklist item.

    • If the checklist item is long, the extra text will be added to the Description field automatically.

5. Click Create.

And that’s all. A link to the parent work item will be automatically added to the Description of the new Jira work item.