Column Groups in Table View
A smarter way to organize and analyze your report data
What is this feature?
Column Groups allow you to organize related columns into logical groups (like Statuses, Users, or Jira fields), making reports easier to read, compare, and analyze.
Instead of seeing dozens of separate columns, you can:
Group them
Collapse/expand them
See totals at a glance
Where can you use it
Column Groups are available in:
Table view on the main report page
Dashboard gadget - Accurate Time in Status
Types of Column Groups
Jira Fields Group | Statuses | Users | Status Group | User Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Includes core issue fields:
| Individual workflow statuses displayed as separate columns | Individual assignees displayed as separate columns | A grouped view of all Statuses combined into a single column when collapsed
| Groups columns by assignees
|

How to Use Column Groups
Expand / Collapse Groups
Click on a group header (e.g. Statuses, Users, Fields)
Toggle between:
Expanded → see all columns
Collapsed → see totals only
⚠️ Note: Collapse/expand state is not saved after refresh
Customize Columns (Column Manager)
You can:
Add/remove fields, statuses, or users
Adjust what appears inside each group
Important rules:
If you remove all items from a group → the group disappears
Status/User groups update dynamically based on your selection
What Metrics Support Groups?
Report | Jira Fields | Status Groups | Statuses | User Groups | Users |
Time in Status | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Time in Assignee | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Average Time | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Time in Status/Date | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Status Count | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Transition Count | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Status Entrance Date | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Why this matters
Before:
Too many columns
Hard to compare data
Cluttered reports
Now:
Clean, structured layout
Quick totals view
Easier analysis across statuses/users
Key Things to Remember
You cannot sort inside groups, only by the group itself
Groups automatically calculate totals when collapsed
Order inside groups is predefined (not customizable yet)
Groups disappear if empty
Current Limitations
No sorting/reordering inside groups
Collapse state is not saved
Export behavior may be limited
If you need help or want to ask questions, please contact SaaSJet Support or email us at support@saasjet.atlassian.net
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