smart selection - how to enable it on whiteboards for confluence
Asked by KunalGhadge:

smart selection - how to enable it on whiteboards for confluence


Answers:
author: Jerrold - Empyra
body: Hi [@KunalGhadge](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3933820)

You should be able to locate the Smart Section action button in the bottom edit bar of your whiteboard. Could you please check once. Also, could you check if you have all the necessary permissions for editing. I have included a link for reference regarding creating a Smart Section.

<https://support.atlassian.com/confluence-cloud/docs/take-bulk-jira-actions-with-smart-sections/>

![34.PNG](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/321949i8587F93685B0CB9B/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "34.PNG")

Thank you.

comments: author: KunalGhadge
body: hi Jerrold, thanks for the![Screenshot 2024-05-08 101604.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/322661i90E92BEDC99A5A3E/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Screenshot 2024-05-08 101604.png") reply. I do see the option but when I clicked on it, it showed me below message. Any idea what to do?


author: Jerrold - Empyra
body: Hi [@KunalGhadge](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3933820)

Are you referring to the pop-up that you're encountering? You can simply close the pop-up; it will redirect you to learn more about smart sections. After closing the pop-up, you should be able to edit the smart section on the whiteboard without any difficulty.

Thank you.


author: KunalGhadge
body: [@Jerrold - Empyra](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5352480) you are correct. Nothing happens when I close the message.

'Bulk edit Jira issues directly from a whiteboard. Try organizing Jira issues with smart sections by upgrading your plan.'


author: Jerrold - Empyra
body: Thank you, please consider accepting the answer if it was helpful. This will make it easier for others facing similar issues to find a solution.

Thank you.


author: KunalGhadge
body: Could you please help w next steps? Do you know who can help me resolve this issue?


author: Jerrold - Empyra
body: Hi [@KunalGhadge](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3933820)

Can you please explain what issue you are facing, below are the steps to create edit and delete the smart sections

Creating a smart section {#toc-hId--377415630}
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1. Begin by clicking on the **Create action** button to access the configuration panel.

2. From the available options in the picker, choose a site, project, and issue type to configure an action, then proceed to fill in all the required fields.

3. Once done with filling in the details, click on **Save**.

4. You can now start dragging Jira issues into the section for real-time updates and observe these changes being reflected in Jira.

Editing a smart section {#toc-hId-2110097203}
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To make modifications or update an existing smart section:

1. Simply select the desired section.

2. Then click on '**Edit action**'.

3. Proceed to make any necessary changes to the fields as required.

4. Finally, click on **Save**.

Deleting a smart section {#toc-hId-302642740}
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When you need to remove a smart section:

1. Start by selecting the specific section that needs deletion.

2. Press Delete / Backspace.

Please note that deleting a section will also result in its contents being deleted along with it. If you wish to delete only the empty sections without removing their contents;

1. Select everything within that particular empty area of interest.

2. Drag it over to another location on your whiteboard canvas.

3. Afterward, select this specific empty area again and press Delete / Backspace.

please explain what the issue is I will see whether I can help. I thought you were able to create those smart sections. sorry for the misunderstanding

Thank you.


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