How to Delete a Backlog Item in Jira

Quick summary

To delete a backlog item in Jira, navigate to the Backlog view, open the item's Actions menu, and confirm deletion. This process permanently removes the selected work item from your Jira scrum project.

Steps

1. In your Jira scrum board, go to the top menu bar and click 'Backlog'.
2. Scroll down to the Backlog section and select the work item you want to delete.
3. Click the 'Actions' button in the top-right corner of the item view.
4. Choose 'Delete' from the list of options in the Actions menu.
5. Type 'delete' into the confirmation input field to proceed.
6. Tap 'Delete' to confirm and finalize your deletion request.
7. The selected backlog item is now permanently removed from your Jira project.