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How to Reorder the Child Issues in Jira

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to rearrange child issues within a Jira epic.

Quick summary

In Jira, you can reorder child issues inside an epic by using the drag handle to move each issue to your preferred position. This gives project teams full control over issue priority and sequence without leaving the list view.


Steps

  1. In your Jira space, find and select the epic you want to edit.
  2. Hover your mouse cursor over a child issue and tap its corresponding drag handle.
  3. Choose the position where you wish to move the selected child issue (e.g., Move to top).
  4. Repeat the same steps until all issues are in your desired position.
  5. The child issues in the selected epic will be reordered accordingly.

📌 Why this matters

Maintaining the right order of child issues within a Jira epic is critical for keeping sprint planning accurate and team priorities clear. Jira's drag-and-drop reordering lets project managers instantly reorganize child issues without complex workflows or third-party tools. This feature ensures that backlog sequencing reflects actual delivery priority, reducing confusion during stand-ups and sprint reviews. Teams using Jira for agile project management can enforce issue order in seconds, directly from the list view.
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