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Format text in Product Backlog Item Field

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Hi,

 

I have set up a test flow to show my problem. Basically I am trying to add some text to the 'Definition of Ready' field in a Product Backlog item in Azure Dev Ops whilst keeping the format of the text;

 

ADO Image 1.png

The flow consists of the following actions;

  • I have created some text using the 'HTML to Text' action so that I can format it the way I would like it to appear in the PBI field.
  • I have then created a 'Compose' action which takes the output from the 'HTML to Text' action ( I did this because I got an error when trying to use just the 'HTML to text' action).
  • I then get the work item details from a Feature in ADO.
  • I then create a PBI Work item and place the Outputs from the 'Compose' action within 'Other Fields'.

 

The problem is I get the following when I open the newly created PBI;

 

ADO Image 2.PNG

 

As you will see the text within 'Definition of Ready' does not format correctly as all the text is placed on 1 line, rather than how I would like it. I'm probably using the wrong Action and just wondered if anyone knew how to correct this.

 

Thanks

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    Paulie78 Profile Picture
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    Re: Format text in Product Backlog Item Field

    I don't understand the need for the html to text bit. If you are going to convert it to text, why not make it simpler by removing the HTML Part and just adding a compose action with the plain text you want?

  • Marty3012 Profile Picture
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    Re: Format text in Product Backlog Item Field

    I copied the text into the Compose Action and yes, it worked. I was overcomplicating things.

    Thanks

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