---
title: "issueInBacklog"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/PSJC/569704549/issueInBacklog"
format: markdown
---
> Macro (aura-html)


## Description

> Macro (excerpt)
> 
> Checks whether a particular issue is currently in the backlog.

Checks whether a particular issue is currently in the backlog, which is a list of tasks awaiting prioritization and planning.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Syntax** | issueInBacklog(boardId, issue_key) | **Package** |  |
| **Alias** |  | **Pkg Usage** |  |

## Parameters

| Parameter name | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| boardId | Integer | Yes | Board id |
| issue_key | String | Yes | The issue key you want to check |

## Return Type

**Boolean**

True if it's in the backlog, false otherwise

## Example

```javascript
return issueInBacklog(12345, "TEST-123");
```

Returns true if issue exists in the backlog, false otherwise.

## See also

> Macro (contentbylabel)