How to add labels to issues in Linear
Add a label to a Linear issue in four steps: open the issue, choose Add label in the sidebar, pick a workspace label, and confirm it was applied.
Quick answer
Open the issue from your team's issue list, then find the Labels section in the Properties sidebar and click Add label. Choose a label such as Feature from the Workspace labels menu. Linear applies it right away and records an added label entry in the issue's Activity feed, so you can confirm the change.
Steps at a glance
- Open the issue from the list
- Find Labels in the Properties sidebar
- Click Add label
- Choose a label from Workspace labels
- Check the label in the sidebar
- Confirm the added label entry in Activity
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Summary
Labels let you tag Linear issues by type, such as Bug, Feature or Improvement. They make it easier to scan a backlog and group related work. You add them from the issue's Properties sidebar.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the issue
Go to your team's issues list and click the title of the issue you want to tag. The issue opens with its description on the left and a Properties sidebar on the right.
Step 2
Open the label picker
In the Properties sidebar, find the **Labels** section and click **Add label**. A menu opens with a search box labelled **Add labels…**.
Step 3
Select a label
Under **Workspace labels**, click the label you want. This workspace lists **Bug**, **Feature** and **Improvement**. Click **Feature** to apply it.
Step 4
Check the label on the issue
The label now shows in the Labels section of the sidebar. The Activity feed also shows an **added label** entry with the time, so you can confirm the change was saved.
Why this matters
You have a growing backlog and can't tell new feature requests from bugs at a glance. Tagging each issue with a label gives your team a shared way to sort, scan and prioritize work without opening every ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I add a label to an issue?
Open the issue and click Add label under Labels in the Properties sidebar. Then pick a label from the Workspace labels menu.
How do I know the label was applied?
The label appears in the Labels section of the sidebar, and the Activity feed adds an added label entry with a timestamp.
Related guides
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How to set issue priority in LinearSet the priority of a Linear issue from the Properties panel, choosing Urgent, High, Medium, or Low so your team knows what to work on first.
How to filter issues in LinearFilter issues in Linear by status: open the filter menu, choose Status, pick Todo, check the shorter list, then clear the filter to see every issue.
How to add comments to issues in LinearLearn how to add a comment to a Linear issue: open the issue, click the comment box under Activity, write your note, and post it with Submit comment.
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