priority()

This function returns the name of the priority with a given ID.

Syntax

priority(id) #Output: Text

Parser expression	Description
priority(1)	This example returns a text with the corresponding name of the priority with the ID 1. e.g. Highest

Parameters used in this function

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

This function returns a TEXT.

If there is no priority with the given ID, the function returns NULL.

Use this function to ensure expressions will continue to work after renaming priorities:

Will continue to work after priority name update	Will fail after priority name update
%{issue.priority} = priority(1)	%{issue.priority} = "Medium"

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Use cases and examples

Use case	JWT feature	Workflow function	Field type	Automated action	Parser functions
Set assignee based on priority		Update field based on rules			priority()