How to Use Issue Templates in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Use Issue Templates in Linear: step-by-step guide
To use the issue templates, navigate to your 'Issues' section.
Click on the add icon to add a new issue.
Click 'Template'.
In the issue creation form, select the desired template from the template dropdown menu.
Click 'Create issue'.
By leveraging issue templates, you can ensure that all necessary information is included in each issue, promoting uniformity and saving time during issue creation.
Quick answer: To use issue templates in Linear, navigate to the 'Issues' section, click the add icon, click 'Template', select a template from the dropdown menu in the issue creation form, and click 'Create issue'.
About this Linear tutorial
Ensure issue uniformity and save time in Linear by applying pre-made templates during the issue creation process. This guide shows how to use Issue Templates in Linear in 6 steps, starting with "To use the issue templates, navigate to your 'Issues' section" and finishing with "By leveraging issue templates, you can ensure that all necessary information is include...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Linear interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to use Issue Templates in Linear?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Linear data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Linear. Related guides: How to Use Linear's Activity Feed, How to Use Linear's API Tokens and How to Use Linear's Backlog View. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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