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Expressions are a fundamental concept within Jira Workflow Toolbox: every input into the JWT expression editor is considered an expression and will be interpreted by the JWT expression parser against the selected parsing mode. They are used in workflow functions, automation rules, and calculated fields.

Expressions range from simple text, e.g. Hello world!, over mathematical calculation, e.g. 3 + 4, to the extensive usage of expression parser functions, and beyond.

1. As you type in your expression the syntax check button is synchronized with your expression and you can see if your expression is valid or not.
2. Click on the syntax check button to review your expression.

Read more about all available parsing modes.

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Need inspiration? Each parsing mode comes with built-in example expressions. If you choose an example from the dropdown menu, the expression will be automatically added to the editing area of the expression editor.

Help is just a one click away. If you click on the Help button, an in-line handbook will pop up, which provides information about almost any feature of JWT - , from field codes, to to Parsing modes and  , and JWT expression parser functions.

This is where the magic happens. Enter a plain text, Field codes, and JWT expression parser functions.

Which options you will actually have, depend on the selected Parsing mode.

Tech tip: Auto-complete

The expression editor comes with a built-in auto-complete feature. 

Simply press <CTRL> + <space> and to get a searchable list of JWT expression parser functions and available field codes.

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