User Guide
Views, Filters & Sorting
The Backlog Prioritization module provides multiple view types, flexible filtering, multi-column sorting, and saved views to support recurring prioritisation sessions.
View Types
| View | How to Access | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Table | Default view | Inline scoring, sorting, bulk triage |
| Priority Matrix | Click the Matrix view button (top-right) | Visual quadrant-based prioritisation |
Toggle between views using the view switcher in the top-right of the Backlog Table toolbar.
Filters
Available Filters
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Issue Type | Story, Bug, Task, Sub-task, Epic |
| Status | Any Jira workflow status |
| Assignee | One or more team members |
| Component | Jira components |
| Label | Jira labels |
| Version | Jira fix/affects versions |
| Epic | Parent epic |
There is no Sprint or Priority filter.
Applying Filters
- Click Add Filter in the toolbar
- Select filter dimension and values
- Click Apply - the table reloads with filtered issues
- Active filters appear as removable chips in the filter bar
- Click × on a chip to remove that filter
- Click Clear Filters to reset all filters at once
Sorting
- Click any column header to sort by that column
- Click again to reverse sort direction (ascending ↔ descending)
- Default sort: Score descending (highest priority first)
- Multi-column sort: hold Shift and click a second column header
Recommended Sort Orders
| Scenario | Sort |
|---|---|
| Sprint planning | Score ↓ |
| Find unscored issues | Score ↑ (empty/zero scores first) |
| Review by assignee | Assignee A–Z, then Score ↓ |
| Status-based triage | Status A–Z, then Score ↓ |
Saved Views
Saved Views preserve your current filter + sort + grouping configuration for reuse.
Saving a View
- Configure filters, sort, and grouping to your preference
- Click Save View in the toolbar
- Enter a view name (e.g., "Sprint 12 - Backend Bugs Only")
- Click Confirm
Loading a Saved View
- Saved views appear in the Saved Views section of the sidebar
- Click a view name to apply all its filters and settings instantly
Managing Saved Views
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| Rename | Hover the view → Edit icon → type new name |
| Delete | Hover the view → Trash icon → Confirm |
| Update | Apply the view, make changes, click Save View → overwrite |
Tips
- Create a standard view for each team ceremony (sprint planning view, backlog grooming view, bug triage view)
- Clear all filters before saving a "full backlog" view - ensures the view captures all issues