Adaptavist Content Formatting Macros -
Use a 2-column layout. Left column (20%) for a "Jump to Section" Table of Contents. Right column (80%) for dense content. This creates a documentation hub feel similar to ReadTheDocs. 2. The Expandable: Mastering Information Hygiene The native Confluence problem: Long pages terrify users. If they see a scrollbar longer than their arm, they close the tab.
Stop scrolling. Start structuring.
Enter (formerly part of the legendary Refined Toolkit and Content Formatting Macros suite). This collection is not just about making things look pretty; it is about structural integrity, dynamic interaction, and user experience. adaptavist content formatting macros
Let’s tear down the top 10 game-changers in this suite. The native Confluence problem: Pages look like Word documents from 2003. Text flows edge-to-edge, images sit awkwardly, and side-by-side comparisons require manual table hacking. Use a 2-column layout
In the bustling ecosystem of Atlassian Confluence, the line between a "digital dumping ground" and a "knowledge hub" is often razor thin. While native Confluence offers bold, italics, and the occasional info panel, power users know that true content refinement requires a heavier artillery. This creates a documentation hub feel similar to ReadTheDocs
Divider macro. You get stylistic dividers: dotted lines, dashed lines, thick lines, lines with gradients, or lines with icons in the middle. It signals a major section break to the user. When a user sees a thick dotted divider, they subconsciously know a new topic is starting. 7. The Status Lozenge: At-a-Glance Ops The native Confluence problem: Confluence has "Status," but it is clunky and limited to specific colors.
Have a favorite Adaptavist macro we missed? Let us know in the comments (via the native Comment macro, of course).