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diff --git a/doc/user/group/epics/manage_epics.md b/doc/user/group/epics/manage_epics.md index 5895b611bb3..9cc7a35bc32 100644 --- a/doc/user/group/epics/manage_epics.md +++ b/doc/user/group/epics/manage_epics.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ type: howto stage: Plan group: Product Planning -info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#designated-technical-writers +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments --- <!-- When adding a new h2 section here, remember to mention it in index.md#manage-epics --> @@ -14,42 +14,28 @@ to them. ## Create an epic -A paginated list of epics is available in each group from where you can create -a new epic. The list of epics includes also epics from all subgroups of the -selected group. From your group page: +> - The New Epic form [introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/211533) in [GitLab Premium](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 13.2. +> - In [GitLab 13.7](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/229621) and later, the New Epic button on the Epics list opens the New Epic form. -### Create an epic from the epic list +To create an epic in the group you're in: -To create an epic from the epic list, in a group: +1. Get to the New Epic form: + - From the **Epics** list in your group, select the **New Epic** button. + - From an epic in your group, select the **New Epic** button. + - From anywhere, in the top menu, select **New...** (**{plus-square}**) **> New epic**. -1. Go to **{epic}** **Epics**. -1. Select **New epic**. -1. Enter a descriptive title. -1. Select **Create epic**. +  -### Access the New Epic form +1. Fill in these fields: -> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/211533) in [GitLab Premium](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 13.2. + - Title + - Description + - [Confidentiality checkbox](#make-an-epic-confidential) + - Labels + - Start date + - Due date -There are two ways to get to the New Epic form and create an epic in the group you're in: - -- From an epic in your group, select **New Epic**. -- From anywhere, in the top menu, select **plus** (**{plus-square}**) **> New epic**. - -  - -### Elements of the New Epic form - -When you're creating a new epic, these are the fields you can fill in: - -- Title -- Description -- Confidentiality checkbox -- Labels -- Start date -- Due date - - +1. Select **Create epic**. You are taken to view the newly created epic. ## Edit an epic @@ -79,7 +65,7 @@ You can edit multiple epics at once. To learn how to do it, visit ## Delete an epic -NOTE: **Note:** +NOTE: To delete an epic, you need to be an [Owner](../../permissions.md#group-members-permissions) of a group/subgroup. When editing the description of an epic, select the **Delete** button to delete the epic. @@ -130,7 +116,7 @@ that of Issues and Merge Requests) based on following parameters:  To search, go to the list of epics and select the field **Search or filter results**. -It will display a dropdown menu, from which you can add an author. You can also enter plain +It displays a dropdown menu, from which you can add an author. You can also enter plain text to search by epic title or description. When done, press <kbd>Enter</kbd> on your keyboard to filter the list. @@ -155,7 +141,7 @@ The sort option and order is saved and used wherever you browse epics, including If you're working on items that contain private information, you can make an epic confidential. -NOTE: **Note:** +NOTE: A confidential epic can only contain confidential issues and confidential child epics. To make an epic confidential: @@ -211,7 +197,7 @@ To create an issue from an epic: ### Remove an issue from an epic You can remove issues from an epic when you're on the epic's details page. -After you remove an issue from an epic, the issue will no longer be associated with this epic. +After you remove an issue from an epic, the issue is no longer associated with this epic. To remove an issue from an epic: @@ -253,8 +239,8 @@ To move an issue to another epic: If you have the necessary [permissions](../../permissions.md) to close an issue and create an epic in the immediate parent group, you can promote an issue to an epic with the `/promote` [quick action](../../project/quick_actions.md#quick-actions-for-issues-merge-requests-and-epics). -Only issues from projects that are in groups can be promoted. When attempting to promote a confidential -issue, a warning will display. Promoting a confidential issue to an epic will make all information +Only issues from projects that are in groups can be promoted. When you attempt to promote a confidential +issue, a warning is displayed. Promoting a confidential issue to an epic makes all information related to the issue public as epics are public to group members. When the quick action is executed: @@ -262,7 +248,7 @@ When the quick action is executed: - An epic is created in the same group as the project of the issue. - Subscribers of the issue are notified that the epic was created. -The following issue metadata will be copied to the epic: +The following issue metadata is copied to the epic: - Title, description, activity/comment thread. - Upvotes/downvotes. @@ -277,7 +263,7 @@ You can create a spreadsheet template to manage a pattern of consistently repeat <i class="fa fa-youtube-play youtube" aria-hidden="true"></i> For an introduction to epic templates, see [GitLab Epics and Epic Template Tip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D74xKFNw8vg). -For more on epic templates, see [Epic Templates - Repeatable sets of issues](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/product-marketing/getting-started/104/). +For more on epic templates, see [Epic Templates - Repeatable sets of issues](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/strategic-marketing/getting-started/104/). ## Manage multi-level child epics **(ULTIMATE)** |