Confluence 3.5 : Working with the Macro Browser
This page last changed on Oct 11, 2010 by smaddox.
The Macro Browser allows you to browse through Confluence's extensive range of macros and preview them before adding them to your page. The Macro Browser provides access to all available macros in your Confluence site, including any user macros that your administrator has added and made visible to all. If additional Confluence macros have been installed on your Confluence server via the installation of a plugin, these macros will also be accessible from the Macro Browser. On this page: Accessing the Macro BrowserYou can access the Macro Browser whenever you add or edit a page, blog post or comment. To access the Macro Browser,
Screenshot: Macro Browser Each macro is presented on the right-hand side of the Macro Browser by its icon, its name and a brief description of its function. Browsing for a MacroThe Macro Browser provides two methods for narrowing down the list of macros:
Restricting the Macro List 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 Restricting the Macro List by Word SearchEnter a word or words into the search field at the top of the Macro Browser. As you start typing a word, the macro list shrinks to show only those macros whose name or description matches the characters you have entered. Screenshot: Macro Browser List Restricted by Word Search
Choosing a Macro, Modifying and Inserting it onto a Page or Blog PostTo choose a macro, modify and insert it onto a page or blog post,
Inserting a Macro via AutocompleteWhen using the Rich Text Editor, you can enter a trigger character to call up a list of suggested macros to add to your page. This feature is called 'autocomplete'. Autocomplete provides you with a fast editing solution if you prefer to use key strokes rather than pointing and clicking with the mouse. Quick summary: Use '{' to see a list of suggested links. For the details, see the page about autocomplete in the Rich Text Editor. Editing an Existing Macro with the Macro BrowserYou can edit an existing macro using the Macro Browser, modifying the parameter data and previewing the changes. To edit an existing macro with the Macro Browser,
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 RELATED TOPICSTake me back to the Confluence User's Guide. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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