How to filter issues in Linear
Filter 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.
Quick answer
To filter issues in Linear, open your team's Issues view and select Add filter. Choose Status from the menu, then pick a value such as Todo. The list shrinks to the matching issues, and a note shows how many are hidden. Select Clear Filters when you finish to bring every issue back.
Steps at a glance
- Open your team's Issues view and select Add filter.
- Choose Status from the filter menu.
- Pick a status value such as Todo.
- Check that only matching issues remain in the list.
- Select Clear Filters to show every issue again.
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Summary
Filters narrow a long issue list to the issues you care about right now. In Linear you build a filter from the Issues view, and you can remove it in one click when you are done.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the filter menu
Go to your team's Issues view, where issues are grouped by status. Select **Add filter** in the toolbar above the list. A menu opens with the properties you can filter on.
Step 2
Choose Status
In the menu, select **Status**. The menu lists many other properties too, such as **Assignee** and **Priority**, but this guide filters on status. A second menu opens with the status values.
Step 3
Pick a status value
Select **Todo** from the list of statuses. The list also shows **In Progress**, **Done**, and **Canceled**, so you can pick whichever matches the issues you want to see.
Step 4
Check the filtered list
The Issues view now shows only the **Todo** group. A note below the list says an issue is hidden by filters, which confirms the filter is working. You can select **Add another filter** to narrow the list further.
Step 5
Clear the filter
When you want the full list back, select **Clear Filters**. The filter is removed and every issue appears again, including the ones that were hidden.
Why this matters
You have a growing list of issues and need to see only the ones waiting to be started before planning your week. Filtering by status cuts the noise, so you can find the next piece of work in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Can I filter by something other than status?
Yes. The filter menu also lists properties such as Assignee and Priority, so you can filter on those instead.
Can I use more than one filter at once?
Yes. After you add a filter, select Add another filter to narrow the list further.
Related guides
Continue with more step-by-step guides for getting work done.
How to change issue status in LinearChange the status of a Linear issue from Todo to In Progress with the status menu on the issue page, then confirm the move in the activity feed.
How to create an issue in LinearCreate an issue in Linear from the sidebar: name it, add a description, set a priority and confirm it lands in your team's issue list in under a minute.
How to assign an issue in LinearAssign a Linear issue to a teammate from the Properties panel: open the issue, click Assign, pick a name, and confirm who now owns the work.
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