Worklog Attributes
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Configuring Worklog Attributes in Timesheet Tracking for Jira
Worklog attributes allow you to collect additional structured data every time a user logs work. Whether you're tracking billable status, maintenance type, or work category, this feature provides the flexibility to customize your time tracking to better reflect business needs.
Accessing the Worklog Attributes Panel
From the Jira sidebar, click on Reports.
In the left panel, scroll down and select Administration.
Once in the admin area, click on Worklog Attributes from the left-hand menu.
Adding a New Worklog Attribute
In the Worklog Attributes section, click the blue Add Attribute button at the top-right.
In the modal that appears:
Name: Define a clear name for the attribute (e.g. "Billable", "Maintenance Type").
Type: Choose the appropriate field type:
Checkbox– Binary yes/no input.
Select or Multiselect– Dropdown with predefined options (you’ll be able to configure options after creation).
Text , Number.
Click Create to finalize the attribute.
Managing Attributes
Each attribute has a contextual menu (⋯) where you can:
Edit name
Delete attributes if no longer needed
Using Attributes in the Worklog Modal
Once created, worklog attributes automatically appear in the Log Work modal:
Go to the Calendar or Timesheet module.
Click on a date or log entry to open the Log Work form.
You’ll now see the attributes under the time fields:
Checkboxes appear as toggle options.
Dropdowns allow selection from predefined values.
Permissions & Notes
Only admins with access to the plugin settings can add or configure worklog attributes.
These fields can be marked as Optional or Required depending on reporting or compliance needs.
Attributes impact how data is captured and analyzed across reports, exports, and dashboards.
Viewing Worklog Attributes in the Report Module
Once you've created your custom Worklog Attributes (such as Billable, Request, or Investment Type), they automatically become available as columns in the Reports module.
To include them in your table:
Go to the Reports section.
Click on the Columns dropdown (top-right of the table).
Scroll down to the Attribute Fields section.
Select the desired attributes (
billable,checked,type).Click Apply — the selected fields will now appear as columns in your report.
These custom columns allow you to filter, sort, and analyze worklog entries with greater granularity, helping you better understand where time is spent and under what context.
Only attributes that have been added from the Administration > Worklog Attributes section will appear here.
Summary
Worklog attributes are a powerful way to enhance your time logging in Timesheet for Jira. They allow:
Richer data collection tailored to your team's operations.
More insightful reporting across custom criteria.
Easy management from the plugin administration interface.
Navigate to Reports > Administration > Worklog Attributes to start customizing your tracking experience.
🎥 Watch the Full Tutorial – Worklog Attributes in Action
Want to see Worklog Attributes in action?
This short video walks you through every step:
How to access the Worklog Attributes configuration panel
How to create a new attribute with real options
How to mark it as required or optional
How it appears when logging work
👉 Watch now and start enhancing your time tracking with smarter attributes.