# How to Delete a Work Log in Jira Service Management

> To delete a work log in Jira, open the issue on the board, scroll to the Activity section, and select Work Log from the Show menu. Next, locate the target entry, tap Delete below it, and click Delete again to instantly remove the selected work log.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-a-work-log-in-jira-service-management/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3b3eab56e05a00fe26b6/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the Jira board's main panel, find and open the Issue that contains the work log you want to delete.
2. Following that, scroll down to the Activity section and then click the 'Show' drop-down menu.
3. Choose 'Work Log' from the list of options.
4. After that, find the specific work log you want to delete and then tap the 'Delete' option below it.
5. Once again, click 'Delete' to confirm your request.
6. After completing these steps, the selected work log will be deleted instantly.