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Information overload is a common struggle we face daily. But it doesn’t have to follow us to work. If you’re ever feeling lost in a sea of Confluence content, let’s talk about a solution: Confluence tabs.
This guide will explain what tabs are, the challenges of using them in Confluence, built-in options for organizing content, and why Aura Content Formatting Macros is the best choice for creating tabs.
Tabs are a clever way to organize and present content. Acting as containers for related information, tabs allow users to view the content of one tab at a time. Even if you don’t know what’s in a tab, its label tells you what to expect. This helps focus on relevant information, making navigation easier and keeping your Confluence page clean.
Organized Paradise: Categorize content into clear sections, making navigation a breeze. You can easily switch between topics without getting lost in a sea of text.
Hidden Treasures Revealed: Highlight key information by grouping related content in dedicated tabs. No more diving for buried gems!
Enhanced Readability: Tabs increase user engagement by improving information flow and making content visually appealing.
Here’s the kicker: Confluence doesn’t have built-in tabs. Yep, if you want those sleek, organized tabs, you’ll need a little help from third-party apps on the Atlassian Marketplace. Not ideal if you prefer sticking to native features, but we’ve got some workarounds.
The Expand macro offers functionality closest to tabs by keeping content organized and only showing sections you choose to open. This helps manage content visibility but doesn’t provide the same interactive experience as tabs. Adding emojis and images can make each expand section more engaging.
Panels are a simple way to visually organize your content. They separate sections with headers, making navigation a breeze.
You can pack the panel macro into layouts and also equip it with images.
However, panels don’t hide content like tabs do, so they’re not a perfect substitute.
For a true tab experience, Aura Content Formatting Macros is the way to go. With Aura, you can create beautiful, customizable tabs that make your content easy to navigate.
Aura uses a dynamic duo to bring tabs to life:
Aura-Tab Group Macro: This macro controls the overall design for all the tabs within that group. Think of it as the master stylist for your tabs. While nested Tab Groups aren’t currently supported, Aura offers a wide range of customization options to fit your needs.
Aura-Tab Macro: This is where the individual magic happens. Each tab you create uses this macro, allowing you to set titles, icons, and other settings to personalize your content structure.
First, you want to integrate the Confluence Macro: Aura-Tab Group on your site. This is how it works:
Go to the Confluence page you wish to edit and go to the edit mode
Use the short key “/” to search for the macro
Type: “Aura-Tab Group” and pick the macro from the list
Pick a Template
General Settings
Choose horizontal or vertical tabs to best suit your content.
Adjust the width, height, and spacing of your tabs for readability.
Active Tab Settings
Set a background color, border, and text/icon style for the selected tab to make it stand out.
Inactive Tab Settings
Same here: Customize the background color, border, and text/icon style for inactive tabs to maintain a cohesive look.
Hover Settings
Add a touch of interactivity by setting a background color, border, or text style for inactive tabs when hovered over.
Content Settings
Define the background color, border, padding, and optional shadow for your content area to create a clean and organized space.
The great thing about Aura Content Formatting Macros is that you get a live preview of all your changes. So try it out and make sure this content container reflects your brand style!
Once you’ve configured your Confluence tab group so that the colors and style are right for you, click save.
Click somewhere inside the Aura-Tab Group so that the cursor appears in it
Again, type “/” and the name of the Macro: “Aura-Tab”
Select Aura-Tab from the list and configure it.
Title: Enter a tab title that’s clear and descriptive.
Icon: Select an icon that represents the content within the tab. You can choose from a range of icons to make your tabs visually appealing.
Content: Add the desired content under each tab. This could be text, tables, images, or even other macros. Remember, each tab can be customized to fit the content it contains.
Repeat the previous step for each additional tab you need, hit “save” and you’re done!
With Aura Content Formatting Macros, you can include:
Headings
Bullet Lists
Text and Formatting
Emojis
Dates
Other Macros: See the full list in our Aura documentation.
Tabs are a game-changer for organizing and presenting content on your Confluence pages, making your user experience smoother and more enjoyable. While Confluence might not have built-in tab functionality, Aura Content Formatting Macros swoops in to save the day! With this guide, you can create, customize, and manage tabs like a pro, keeping your pages neat, tidy, and super user-friendly.
Ready to level up your Confluence game? Dive into the world of tabs with Aura and watch your content shine like never before!
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