This column allows you to see at a glance which Status category each issue is in. This can be extremely useful if different teams/projects use different workflows or custom statuses.

Status category is a read-only column.

Status Category Values

Status category values can be used to sort, filter or group issues. They can also be used in JQL queries and formulas.

To group issues by Status category, use Group by Text Attribute.

Adding the Status Category Column

To add the Status category column to a structure, open the Add Column menu and search for Status category.