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JonGuerrette
Copper Contributor
Oct 19, 2023

Work Item Labels - Not working for multi-line text fields

For some reason, it seems that field Labels for work items are not working for me for multi-line text fields. For instance, I have a work item field named "Test Setup Steps," but would like it to be displayed as "Test Conditions" on a certain work item type. I have changed the Label on that work item type for that field to "Test Conditions," but "Test Setup Steps" is still displayed on the actual work items. Has anyone else run into this before?

 

Labels seem to be working on other fields for that work item type. 

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  • Kidd_Ip's avatar
    Kidd_Ip
    MVP
    Jun 29, 2025

    Try this:

     

    1. Double-check the form layout for that work item type. If you're using the inherited process model, go to:
      • Project Settings > Process > [Your Process] > Work Item Types > [Your Type] > Layout
      • Find the field and manually change the label there.
    2. If you're using the XML process model, make sure the <Control> element for that field in the FormLayout section has the correct Label attribute:
    <Control FieldName="Custom.TestSetupSteps" Label="Test Conditions" Type="HtmlFieldControl" />

     

    3. If you're using custom extensions or third-party controls, they may override or ignore label settings.

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