How to allow users to search 1 single field from a dropdown list or a text box

Scenario

With the Canned Search Gadget, it is possible for users to search conveniently from a field with

This is because when there is no value provided in the search box, the criteria is ignored for the search.

Search from predefined options	Search with a specific keyword

It is also possible that the 2 search fields can work in conjunction by using AND criteria in the JQL filter

The Canned Filter adapts an existing Jira filter and allows you to select which fields to be displayed for searching and which fields to stay fixed

A possible filter could be:

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Project = "Public Project" AND (Summary ~ XXX OR Summary ~ YYY)

The use of "OR" logic will allow the same field to be searched multiple times, which means a variable can be configured to needs of users.

To create a Canned Filter to use,

Select Manage Canned Filters under the Issues menu
Click on Add Canned Filter
Select the filter to be adapted from or draft the JQL directly
Then click on the Select Variables link to proceed to step 2
Set the Summary field to be dynamic by clicking on the corresponding Select checkbox

A) -> The original value is replaced with an underline
B) -> It is possible to select the type of input box in the search gadget for that field (E.g. Dropdown, Text)
C) -> It is possible to display another name (alias) in the search gadget for that field (E.g. Keyword, Free Text)
Click on Save button to save. The list of Canned Filters is updated

Configure the Canned Search Gadget by filling in the configuration as below
Click on the Save button
Result on Dashboard
To search, you can either use the dropdown field or by entering a text to search for and click Search