Edit documents [TF JD]
Learn how to edit documents on Jira with the Team Files app.
About the edit
We'll cover the different ways to edit your documents on Jira using the Team Files app, expanding the topics presented on the page about the file manager.
While some files are preview-only, like images and PDF files, when it comes to Office documents, you can also edit the most popular formats right inside Jira. You can edit documents on the file manager and issues in which you attached files and folders without downloading to edit and re-uploading multiple copies or locking other people out while editing the document.
This way, it's easy to use your Jira issues as your one source of truth, with content always accessible, updated, and editable.
Editing a Microsoft, Google, or OpenOffice Document
You can edit a document from the file manager, including the full-screen preview, and you can also edit documents attached to your issues.
Edit button
Regardless of the context, you can edit documents by clicking the Edit button (1). A new tab opens, where the appropriate editor opens, and you can edit your document in a few seconds.
You and your team can work together when editing a Microsoft Office document, spreadsheet, or presentation. The Microsoft 365 editor supports real-time collaboration, so there are no file lockdowns. There's also an autosave feature, so you can close the tab when you finish.
If you're using Google Drive, you can edit Google Drive documents using the Google Docs editor, supporting real-time collaboration and autosave.
Open Office documents work the same way as Microsoft Office documents, using the Microsoft 365 editor, but do not support real-time collaboration.
Real-time collaboration
As mentioned before, Microsoft Office and Google Documents support real-time collaboration.
Start editing a document attached to an issue or even from the file manager. The editor seamlessly creates a collaboration session when another person clicks to edit the same document. You can continue to edit the document as before and leave it anytime by closing the browser tab.
Supported file formats for edit
Microsoft Office documents: DOCX, DOCM, XLSX, XLSM, XLSB, PPTX, and PPSX
Microsoft Office templates: DOT, DOTX, DOTM, POT, POTX, and POTM
Microsoft Visio files (VSDX)
Open Office documents: ODT, ODS, and ODP
Google documents, sheets, and slides
iWork files: Pages, Keynote, and Numbers on Box (Requires “Replicate Storage Permissions“ and iWork for Box turned on)
We support previews of the old formats (.doc, .xls, .ppt), but only the new formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) can be edited using Microsoft 365 editor. This is a Microsoft 365 restriction, as the old formats are considered legacy. Also, some complex Word documents or some Excel spreadsheets with macros may not be possible to edit due to Microsoft limitations.
Wrap up
That's all for editing documents. Did you know you can also create new documents using the file manager?
If you still have questions about the topics covered on this page, visit our support portal and send them to us. Our team is always happy to help.