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JonGuerrette
Oct 19, 2023Copper Contributor
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 ...
Kidd_Ip
Jun 29, 2025MVP
Try this:
- 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.
- 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.