Managing the hierarchy of backlog items

The Hierarchy view enables you to arrange all backlog items in an order that reflects the overarching model of the project. This model is usually determined by how the team and the product is structured. For example, the top of the hierarchy might represent an entire project or product, with subsequent levels representing the work of individual teams and sub-projects.

Every member of a project can view the backlog hierarchy. If you have the required permissions, you also have the following options:

• New backlog item - Clicking this creates a new blank backlog item at the current selection.
• Break down - Selecting an item in the list and clicking this will create a sub-item.
• Delegate to - Right-click an item and select this to delegate it to one or more users. See Delegating items.
• Commit to - Right-click an item and hover over this option to see a list of sprints. Select one to commit the item to that sprint. You can also do this by dragging the item from the backlog into the sprint. Committed items are indicated with the icon.

Tip:  You can use the WBS column to see a value that corresponds to the position of the item in the backlog hierarchy. To activate the WBS column in the backlog, click More and choose Customize project (Backlog). See Configuring project columns for more information.