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How to create custom views and filters on Linear

intermediate 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18
Quick Answer

Custom views and filters in Linear help you organize and display issues based on specific criteria like status, assignee, or labels. You can create personalized views by accessing the filter panel, setting your criteria, and saving the view for future use.

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Prerequisites

  • Active Linear workspace account
  • Basic understanding of Linear issues and projects
  • Access to team workspace with appropriate permissions
  • Familiarity with Linear's issue properties and labels

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Access the Issues view

Navigate to your Linear workspace and click on Issues in the left sidebar. This will open the main issues view where you can see all issues in your current scope. Make sure you're in the correct team or project context by checking the team selector at the top of the page.
You can also use the keyboard shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + K and type 'Issues' to quickly navigate to this view.
2

Open the filter panel

Click on the Filter button located in the top toolbar of the issues view. This will open the filter panel on the right side of the screen. You'll see various filter options including Status, Assignee, Priority, Labels, and more advanced options.
The filter panel remembers your last used filters, making it easy to build upon previous filtering work.
3

Configure your filter criteria

Select your desired filter criteria by clicking on the appropriate filter categories. For example:
  • Click Status and select statuses like 'In Progress' or 'Todo'
  • Choose Assignee to filter by specific team members
  • Select Priority levels (Urgent, High, Medium, Low)
  • Add Labels to filter by specific tags
You can combine multiple filters to create more specific views.
Use the 'is not' option in filters to exclude certain criteria, which is helpful for creating views like 'All issues except completed ones'.
4

Apply advanced filters

For more sophisticated filtering, click Add filter to access additional options like:
  • Created date for time-based filtering
  • Updated date to see recently modified issues
  • Project to filter by specific projects
  • Cycle for sprint-based filtering
Use the dropdown menus to set specific values for each filter type.
Date filters support relative terms like 'last week' or 'this month' which automatically update as time passes.
5

Customize the view layout

Click on the View options button (three dots) next to the filter button to customize how your filtered results are displayed. Choose between different layouts:
  • List view for detailed information
  • Board view for Kanban-style organization
  • Table view for spreadsheet-like data
You can also adjust which columns are visible in list and table views.
Board view is particularly useful when filtering by status, as it shows the workflow progression clearly.
6

Save your custom view

Once you're satisfied with your filters and layout, click the Save view button at the top of the filter panel. Enter a descriptive name for your view such as 'My High Priority Tasks' or 'Backend Issues This Sprint'. Choose whether to make the view Personal (visible only to you) or Team (visible to all team members).
Use descriptive names that clearly indicate what the view shows - this makes it easier for you and your team to find the right view later.
7

Access and manage saved views

Your saved views will appear in the Views dropdown menu at the top of the issues page. Click on any saved view name to instantly apply those filters. To edit a saved view, select it first, modify your filters as needed, then click Update view. To delete a view, click the three dots next to the view name and select Delete view.
You can create multiple views for different workflows - consider making views for daily standups, sprint planning, or bug triage sessions.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Filter options are grayed out or unavailable

Check your workspace permissions. Some filter options may be restricted based on your role. Contact your workspace admin if you need access to specific filtering capabilities.

Saved view is not showing expected results

Verify that all filter criteria are still valid. Issues may have been updated since you created the view. Click Edit filters and review each criterion to ensure they match your intended results.

Cannot save or update custom views

Ensure you have the necessary permissions to create team views. If you can only create personal views, check with your workspace administrator about upgrading your permissions or use personal views instead.

Custom view disappeared from the views list

Check if the view was accidentally deleted or if your workspace permissions changed. Look in the Recently deleted section if available, or recreate the view using the same filter criteria.

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