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Enable Auto-Pre-fill Fields(Optional)
Set the Default in Projects to automatically apply the template
When enabled, the fields in the issue creation screen will be prefilled automatically once the Create screen is opened and the issue (work) type is selected, based on the template
Projects that have templates designated as default will be highlighted with a
background on the Templates Manage page.Status colour Purple title Purple 
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Apply Issue Template in Jira Create Issue screen
Click Create choose Project and Issue (Work) type
“Template” custom field will appear. Choose the Template you need.
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