How to Access the Issue Navigator in Jira

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June 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to open the Issue Navigator in Jira using Filters.

Quick summary

The Jira Issue Navigator lets you search and view work items across your projects in one centralized list. You can reach it quickly from the left-hand panel using the Filters menu and the Search Work Items option.

Steps

On Jira's main home page, go to the left-hand panel and click Filters.
Click Search Work Items from the expanded menu.
You can now access the Issue Navigator, where all work items from your spaces are displayed for viewing.

📌 Why this matters

The Jira Issue Navigator is a powerful tool that gives teams a centralized view of all work items across projects, making it easier to track, filter, and manage tasks at scale. Knowing how to access it quickly via the Filters panel saves time and reduces friction in daily project management workflows. For teams relying on Jira for sprint planning and issue tracking, mastering the Issue Navigator improves visibility and accelerates decision-making across the board.

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