> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.aristotlemetadata.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.aristotlemetadata.com/collaborating-within-the-registry/issues-and-change-requests/creating-an-issue.md).

# Creating an issue

Issues act as a platform that allows users to comment on, and propose changes to metadata items. Issues can be assigned a label, to better contextualise or identify them.

### How to create an issue

1. Select the 'Issues' tab from the desired metadata item page.

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2. Select 'New Issue', then 'New Issue' from the dropdown.

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3. Populate the 'Title' and 'Description' fields as desired.

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**Note:** The title (name) of the issue is shown in lists and notifications.

4. **If you wish to add labels to the item**, select those that apply from the 'Labels' field.

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**Notes:**

* If the item does not belong to a Stewardship Organisation, no labels will be available to choose from
* See [*Creating an issue label*](/collaborating-within-the-registry/issues-and-change-requests/creating-an-issue-label.md) if you need to create a label.

5. Select 'Create Issue'.

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