option()

This function returns the name of a custom field option with a given ID. Options can be found in a selectable field.

Syntax

option(id) #Output: Text

Parser expression	Description
option(10000)	This example returns a text with the corresponding name of the option name with the ID 10000. e.g. IT Department

Parameters used in this function

Parameter	Input (data type)	Description
id	NUMBER	A valid option ID.

This function returns a TEXT

If there is no option with the given id, the function returns NULL.

Use this function to ensure expressions will continue to work after renaming a custom field option.

Will continue to work after option name update	Will fail after option name update
%{issue.cf10250} = option(10000)	%{issue.cf10250} = "IT Department"

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Use cases and examples

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