Backlog release notes

• Viewing files: To improve security, the “Open in browser” button was removed from the project file page.
• Navigating between issues: When managing parent and child issues on the same page, the “Back” button returns you to the issue you originally navigated from.
• Mobile apps: iOS and Android users can now view documents in read-only mode, and iOS 15 and Android 9 are no longer supported.
• Enterprise release: Check out version 2.7.0.

Fixes

• Using the Ctrl or Cmd key when searching across projects and selecting an issue key opened two new tabs.

• Documents: Do more with documents including adding tags, lists, and tables of contents and embedding links from Cacoo, YouTube, and Figma.
• iOS app: We updated the link for users sending requests and reporting issues.

Fixes

• A blank screen appeared on the help content modal when GFM was configured.
• The href in a wiki link was #, creating a broken link.

• Gantt chart: Edit issues directly from the Gantt chart with the issue details side panel.
• GitHub Flavored Markdown: GFM notation now supports table of contents, automatic and image links to Cacoo, and Subversion revisions.
• Project settings: Parent-child issues are now enabled automatically when creating a new project.
• iOS domain: We changed the default domain in the app’s displayed domains to backlog.com.  
• Android app: Check out the latest release (2.20.8).

Fixes

• The comment input field disappeared for iOS users.
• The issue search filter didn’t work for Android users.
• The Android app didn’t open when in airplane mode.

• Documents: We added lots of functionalities to documents including the ability to create new issues, attach non-image files, embed videos, insert shared files using @, expand the page width, hide the table of contents, and embed diagrams using Mermaid notation.
• GFM tags: The <br> tag is now available with GFM.
• Enterprise: Check out the latest release (2.6.0).

Fixes

• The GFM notation didn’t link correctly if the URL contained an issue key.
• Performance dropped for some text in markdown.

• Documents: Use @ to add dates, tag members, or insert project issues or documents.
• Enterprise: Check out the latest release (2.5.2).

Fixes

• The vertical axis of the burndown chart displayed more lines than expected.

• Markdown: GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) is now supported.
• Enterprise: Check out the latest version (2.5.1).

Fixes

• Recent updates weren’t showing on the dashboard and project home pages after an issue was deleted.
• The dashboard view was collapsed for users without any projects.

• Documents: Create, edit, and collaborate in real-time with documents.
• Gantt chart: Comment on an issue by selecting it from the Gantt chart side panel.
• Slack notifications: Get Git pull request notifications via Slack, and see issue and pull request links in comments that mention you.
• Recent updates feed: See recent updates even faster on the dashboard and project home pages.
• Issues list: Click on an issue key to go directly to the issue, and copy an issue key and subject in HTML.
• iOS: Filter issues by type, star comments faster, and see your login status accurately reflected in the home screen widget.
• Enterprise: Check out the latest version (2.5.0).

Fixes

• The “Get Issue List” API didn’t display the correct date and time for users in certain time zones.
• The “Get Issues List” API retrieved duplicate data when sorting by custom attribute.
• Starter plan users saw the wrong file size limit when attaching files.
• The back button didn’t appear for iOS users after editing an issue.

• Gantt chart: Edit the issue status, assignee, and start and due dates from the Gantt chart side panel.
• API: We reduced the number of OpenAI API accesses using the Backlog integration.
• Plans: See updated Backlog plan descriptions and available plans listed from lowest to highest price.

Fixes

• The last item in the “Watching issues” and “Notifications” panels didn’t display correctly.
• The login screen didn’t appear for iOS users.
• Notifications weren’t marked read for Android users.
• The SAML RelayState wasn’t working.

• Board status description: Add a description to the top of each status column in your project’s board.
• Enterprise release: Version 2.4.0 is now available. 
• Posting to X: Embedding with x.com (formerly twitter.com) is now supported.
• Google Drive links: Google Drive links now display the file type icon.
• iOS: Filter child issues by status, and find the to-be-discontinued Today Extension in the widget for iOS 17.
• Android: Apply a template when adding an issue, and filter issues by type.

Fixes

• The status change history when using the API to retrieve issue comments displayed in Japanese for users with English as their language setting.
• The wrong error page appeared when trying to access a wiki that doesn’t exist.
• Issue drafts didn’t autosave for Android users.
• Parent issues displayed on the issue details page for iOS users even when child issues were disabled.
• The flame icon displayed for completed issues in multiple-project searches.
• Templates didn’t work for iOS users when changing an issue type.

• Gantt chart details: View issue details in the Gantt chart side panel.
• Comment reactions and replies: Reply and react to comments more easily with side-by-side “Reply” and emoji actions.
• Issue attachments: Preview and embed SVG and bitmap image attachments, and play attached videos without downloading them.
• Checklist items: See completed checklist items thanks to a lighter strikethrough line. 

Fixes

• Email notifications, webhook submissions, and audit logs didn’t register comments after specific actions (e.g., creating pull requests).
• The issue template didn’t update when creating a child issue from the Issues page and changing the issue type.
• An incorrect error message displayed when creating an issue if the “Add Version/Milestone” and “Add Category” fields were left blank.
• The project list didn’t open on some Android devices.
• Filtering notifications by sender in iOS didn’t work every time.
• Templates and custom fields for a selected issue type didn’t appear when editing an issue in iOS.
• Some localized content was missing for iOS.
• Auto-capitalization in the project creation form didn’t work for iOS.
• Priorities, milestones, and versions still appeared when the setting was disabled for iOS.
• The browser URL was rewritten when selecting “Copy comment” in iOS.
• The layout in iOS broke when content contained empty items.
• The webhook history page didn’t display correctly for iOS.

• Pull request updates: Dates for pull requests are updated when a comment is added.
• Enterprise release: Check out the latest version (2.3.0).
• Resume issue editing: Updated dialog wording for users who leave and return to an issue they were editing.
• Deleting issues and wikis for iOS: Delete an issue or wiki using the “…” icon at the top right of the page.
• Pull request details for iOS: Select an issue in the pull request details page to open it.

Fixes

• The flame icon for overdue issues didn’t appear when searching across projects.
• The issue comment field scrolled up when entering an @mention.
• The “Close” button didn’t work for iOS wiki forms.

• Issue timelines: Set issue start and end dates directly in the Gantt chart, and edit the timeline for multiple issues simultaneously using drag-and-drop.
• Gantt chart group view: Expand or collapse groups on the Gantt chart with a new button.
• Enterprise release: Check out the latest version (1.12.0).
• Gantt chart scrolling: Horizontal scrolling between groups on Gantt chart grouping is now synched.
• In-app notifications: Review all your notifications with a continuous scroll.
• Bigger attachments: We increased the attachment size limit from 5MB to 50MB.
• Registration error: Get clear information if registering an issue via email fails.
• Android startup time: My Issues and issue details screens load faster. 

Fixes

• Images weren’t included in tables when using Backlog notation for issue details.
• Confirmation dialog didn’t appear when completing a parent issue with an incomplete child issue.
• Searching for strings with “{” and “}” in the wiki search caused an error.
• There was no additional loading when scrolling wasn’t available.

• Wiki subpages: Learn how to add wiki subpages with the wiki side panel’s new “page structuring” section. 
• Gantt chart exports: Export Gantt charts as xlsx files instead of xls.
• Issues list view: Adjust the width of columns on a project’s Issues screen.
• Microsoft Teams integration: Set the assignee and due date when creating Backlog issues via Microsoft Teams.

Fixes

• The “0” default for numeric custom fields didn’t appear when adding or editing an issue.
• A gray background appeared when copying and pasting an issue key and subject line.
• An error appeared when entering a specific string in the wiki.
• Android users couldn’t enter Japanese characters into the global navigation search bar. 
• Gantt charts didn’t display correctly after a certain time.
• Formatting rules for special characters in notation were inaccurate.
• Some searches with custom attributes didn’t work.

• Weekly and monthly Gantt charts: Get the big picture on your projects with weekly and monthly timescale views.
• Easier linking: Add links to pull requests with the new button in the editor toolbar.
• Copy/paste URLs: Pasted URLs automatically appear as links.
• Content loading: Android users waiting for content to load can easily see the status in the top navigation bar. 
• Enterprise release: Check out version 2.2.1 for Enterprise.

Fixes

• The emoji palette didn’t display when updating a large group of child issues. 
• Numeric custom fields didn’t clear after selecting “Clear search conditions” on the issues search screen.
• Comments with two or more lines displayed incorrectly. 
• Organizations could add more users than their plan allowed. 
• Android users saw closed issues under My Issues on the dashboard.

• Issue summaries: Get a summary of the essential information in complex or lengthy tasks.
• Add issues easily: Add issues directly from the Gantt chart. 
• Track overdue deadlines: Spot overdue issues in the Gantt chart thanks to an added fire icon. 
• Less scrolling: Get to issues outside the Gantt chart scrolling range with the click of an arrow.
• API additions: The API response for “get list of recently viewed projects” now includes “useGit” and “useSubversion.”
• Enterprise release: Check out the latest version (2.2.0) for Enterprise.

Fixes

• Custom fields in the API response for “get issue list” included fields from other projects.

• Gantt chart filters: Find what you need faster by saving your most common search criteria as filters.
• Issue status: Set the status when creating an issue.
• Gantt chart: It’s now more obvious that you can drag and drop issues within the Gantt chart. 
• Tab key movements: The “Link a file” icon in the comment editor is now inaccessible via tab key navigation, making it faster to add issues and comments.
• Unsaved edits: Get clarity about discarding or resuming edits when returning to an unsaved issue.
• Enterprise release: Check out the newest version with enhanced notification settings and search options, a simplified upgrade process, a more detailed project overview, and updated JVM startup options.

Fixes

• Teams created after an organization migrated from the Classic plan didn’t sync.

• File integration: Link files directly from Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, and Microsoft OneDrive to Backlog issues. 
• Print from browser: Dark mode is no longer applied when printing screens/pages from your browser.
• Saved filters: Navigate your saved filter list faster with added project keys and labels (list, board, Gantt).
• Gantt chart: Issue keys are now displayed, and parent issues with no start or due date are displayed based on the date of child issues.
• Enterprise release: Check out the latest version (1.11.15) with Apache HTTP Server 2.4 and fixes to updating wikis via API.

Fixes

• Duplicate files were uploaded when adding an attachment to an existing comment. 
• An error appeared for users in Japan when migrating their Classic plan. 
• Icons didn’t appear correctly when users linking a Nulab Account selected “Use Backlog user information.” 
• The position of the “Add issue” button on the project board was changing.

• Gantt chart: Manage projects with enhanced filters, easier assignee and status changes, faster screen loading, and short URLs.
• Project overview: See your total number of projects on the project list page.
• Enterprise release: Check out the latest release (2.1.0.).

Fixes

• Android users couldn’t see Wiki details or their recently viewed Wikis. 
• The Android app froze when users selected a comment notification. 
• Adding someone to a project team also added them as an individual project user.
• An unnecessary confirmation appeared when changing an issue type.
• Text formatting rules for “Update Project” in the API unintentionally changed to “Use space setting.”
• Android users couldn’t navigate to previous screens.
• The YYYY/D/M date format didn’t work for advanced searches.
• Comments combining quotations and tables didn’t display correctly for iOS.
• iOS users with “add issue only” privileges couldn’t comment on issues.
• Collapsed drawers on the right side of Wiki pages couldn’t reopen.

• Deleting issues: Delete an issue by selecting the kebab menu on the top right of the detail page and choosing “Delete.”
• Watching issues on Android: See the assignee and due date on the “Watch issues” screen.
• Enterprise release: Check out the latest version (1.11.14 ).

Fixes

• Italics didn’t display when applied to text.
• On the issues page, only 20 items displayed on the print preview after filtering for 50 or more.
• Line breaks and URL links didn’t display in issue details when updating multiple issues.
• An unintended character appeared in the custom attribute checkbox after selecting “Other” and exporting to Excel. 

• Email notification settings: Customize your email notifications including the option to “Get emails for all updates that mention me.” 
• Slack integration: Add issues to Backlog and manage your notification settings directly from Slack. 
• Skip navigation: Get to the main content on the dashboard, project home, and issue view pages faster by bypassing repeated content like navigation and info banners.
• Sender confirmation: Registering issues or comments by email now requires a sender confirmation. 
• Search by issue type: Refine your search with the new issue type filter.
• More accessible attachment previews: Tap on a filename to preview an attachment. 
• Adding issues on iOS: Select a parent issue when adding an issue in the app.
• Enterprise release: Check out the latest version (2.0.0) with an issue template, customizable issue statuses, the ability to run on Docker, and more. 

Fixes

• When filtering project users by role, “0” displayed regardless of the number of users listed. 
• Wikis exported to PDF had unintentional spaces added to the start of each sentence.
• Custom attribute columns were misordered in batch issue updates.
• The number of unread notifications was incorrect when opening Backlog in a new browser tab. 
• The filter for Recent Updates didn’t work on iOS.
• The template didn’t appear on the new issue screen for iOS.