Retrieving a specific work item

Every work item has a unique ID. You can retrieve a work item by its ID or by the text string contained in the work item's summary, description, and other attributes.

About this task

To retrieve a specific work item:

Procedure

  1. In the field, provided at the bottom of the Work Items tool window, type a work item ID or a text string that might be contained in the work item.
  2. Optional: To change the project area, click Search and select a project area.
  3. To view the work item, press Enter.

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