How is the product backlog in TFS filtering work items by default?

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When I go into the backlog (Epics) of a TFS project, it is showing a list of items/epics. If I add an epic to that project, it does not show up in the list. Is there a way to set the filtration/query criteria that the product backlog is showing by default?

I noticed that the "area path" that shows up in all of the epics when I open the backlog is the same (e.g. "A\B"). However, the area path I set for my epic that does not show up in the product backlog is sub-path (e.g. "A\B\C"). If I change my area path to "A\B", then it shows up in the product backlog. So there must be something somewhere that is setting the criteria to only look at a specific area. Where is that defined and how do I set the criteria so I can look at either everything in "A\B" and below or just items in "A\B\C"?

By the way I am using: Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server Version 16.131.27701.1

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You're right, the backlog determined according to the areas and iterations.

You can configure which areas & iteration will be in the backlog in this way:

Go to the team admin page:

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On the "Work" tab click on "Areas":

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Click on "Select area(s)" and choose the area you want to will be in the backlog:

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Before I added a new area:

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After:

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More info find here and here.