Edit a Closed Issue

As a project editor, you can edit a closed issue (to correct spelling mistakes, edit fields, or add attachments) without reopening it by going to Projects > Issues > Edit.

  1. From the home page, under Projects, select the name of the project you want to open.
    Alternatively, go to the main menu in the upper left-hand corner, select Projects, and then select the name of the project you want to open.
    The Dashboard for the project appears.
  2. Click the Issues tab.
  3. Click on the issue number of the closed issue you want to edit.
    Note: The issue number appears in blue text and becomes underlined when you mouse over it.
    The Issue page appears.
  4. Click the Edit button .
  5. Modify the fields on the Edit Issue window as needed.
    See Issue Fields for details.
  6. Click Save.
Changes to the closed issue appears in the history. See View the History of a Work Item.