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A better way to add and read code in Jira content types

✅ Rollout Complete

Product: Jira platform

Announced1 Dec 2025
Rollout started1 Dec 2025
Rollout ended1 Dec 2025
SourceAtlassian blog ↗

We’ve added syntax highlighting to code blocks in the Jira editor, making it easier to write, read, and share code in your Jira content types. To use code blocks with syntax highlighting in Jira content types: Open or create a Jira work item. Go to any text editing section, such as description or comment. Select the “Insert” menu in the editor toolbar. Choose “Code block” from the options. Select your programming language to enable syntax highlighting. Paste or write your code, then save or

DateStatusWeek
1 Dec 2025🆕 Rolling Out — New This Week
19 Jan 2026✅ Rollout Complete