How to Add a Label to a GitHub Issue: Step-by-Step Guide

Labels in GitHub make managing issues much easier, especially when dealing with multiple tasks or collaborators.

Adding labels to issues helps categorize and prioritize work, ensuring nothing gets overlooked.

Let’s go through the process to add a label to a GitHub issue with the following demo and find out why it’s so useful for project management.

How to Add a Label to a GitHub Issue

Steps to follow:

1. Navigate to the repository where the issue is located.

2. Click on the 'Issues' tab at the top of the repository.

3. Click on the issue that you want to label.

4. On the right side of the issue, locate the 'Labels' section and click the 'Labels' button to view the list of available labels.

5. Select the labels you want to apply to the issue. Once you’ve selected the labels, they will be automatically applied to the issue.

6. The label has been successfully added to the GitHub issue.

That's it! This is how to add a label to a GitHub issue.

Conclusion

Effectively using labels in GitHub keeps your projects organized and ensures clarity in task management.

Adding labels is a simple step that can make tracking issues and tasks a breeze, no matter the size of your project.

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