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Reordering Ticket Fields in Zendesk

Find out how to reorder ticket fields in Zendesk to customize their display order across different interfaces.

How do I reorder ticket fields in Zendesk?

Reordering ticket fields in Zendesk is straightforward. Go to the Admin Center, clickObjects and rulesin the sidebar, and selectTickets > Fields. ClickActionsand chooseEdit order. You can then drag the rows into your desired order or use the arrows to move them up or down. Once you're satisfied with the new order, clickSave. This order affects how fields are displayed in various places, such as business rules pages and when tickets are bulk updated.


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