### Release notes You can now streamline your workflow and maintain consistency across your projects with [Description Templates](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/description_templates.html) for work items. This powerful addition allows you to create standardized templates for epics, tasks, objectives, and key results, saving you time and ensuring all crucial information is included every time you create a new work item. <img src="/uploads/941107b65cb9d1dcd77934341c313fbe/Screenshot_2025-01-09_at_2.38.59_p.m..png" alt="Screenshot_2025-01-09_at_2.38.59_p.m." width="30%"> # Overview We are introducing Description Templates for all work items, including epics, tasks, objectives, key results, and soon, issues. This feature aims to replicate the functionality of description templates currently available in the legacy issues, enhancing consistency and efficiency in creating work item descriptions. ## Purpose Description templates provide a standardized structure for work items, helping teams maintain consistency in their documentation and ensuring that all necessary information is included when creating new items. This feature will streamline the process of creating work items and improve overall project organization. ## Scope This epic covers the implementation of description templates for the following work item types: - Epics - Tasks - Objectives - Key Results - Issues (coming soon) ## Key Features 1. Create and manage description templates for different work item types 2. Apply templates when creating new work items 3. Edit and customize templates to fit specific project needs 4. Support for Markdown formatting in templates 5. Available for both project-level and group-level work items ## Expected Benefits - Improved consistency in work item documentation - Reduced time spent on creating new work items - Enhanced clarity and completeness of work item descriptions - Easier onboarding for new team members ## Reference For more information on how description templates work in the legacy environment, please refer to the [GitLab Documentation on Description Templates](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/description_templates.html).