Confluence 4.0 : Working with the Macro Browser
This page last changed on Aug 29, 2011 by pwatson.
Accessing the Macro BrowserYou can access the Macro Browser whenever you edit a page, blog post or comment. To access the Macro Browser:
Each macro is represented in the Macro Browser by its icon, its name and a brief description of its function. Screenshot: Macro Browser
Finding a MacroThe Macro Browser provides two methods for finding a macro:
You can also simply type '{' to see a list of suggested macros. For more details, see Using Autocomplete. Browsing by CategoryEach macro is assigned to one or more categories. Click a category name to see the macros in that category. Screenshot: Macro Browser List Restricted by Category SearchingEnter a word or words into the search field at the top of the Macro Browser. As you start typing, the macro list is filtered to show only those macros whose name or description matches the characters you have entered. Screenshot: Macro Browser List Restricted by Word Search
Adding a Macro to a Page or Blog PostWhen you choose a macro and add it to a page or blog post, you may need to configure the macro's parameters. To choose and configure a macro:
Editing a MacroYou can edit a macro that has already been added to a page or blog post, modifying the parameter data and previewing the changes. To edit a macro:
Screenshot: Editing an Existing Macro with the Macro Browser in 'Macro Preview' Mode
Macro Browser Smart FieldsIf a macro's parameter requires the entry of a single username, space key or page title, the macro browser provides an 'auto-complete' feature to help you enter the correct value. Use the up- and down-arrows on your keyboard to move up and down the dropdown list of matching items and select the appropriate item. This feature functions similarly to the Quick Navigation Aid when searching Confluence pages. Screenshot: Macro Browser Smart Fields Macro PlaceholdersMacro placeholders are displayed in the editor where you have added a macro to the page.When editing a page, you can:
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