youngmon/atlassian-qna huggingface dataset:
Create Sprint Retrospective on secondary confluence server
Asked by Derek Sheeman:

We have a JIRA Software Server instance that is linked to two different Confluence instances. Some of our users want to create the retrospective reports and link to pages on the Confluence instance which is not marked as the Primary in application links.

All options seem to be forcing links towards the Primary instance.

Does anyone know of a way to choose which linked instance of Confluence the sprint reports get linked to?


Answers:
author: John Price
body: We just had a user ask this same question today. I don't know of a way to do it; I think the Primary link determines it. Anyone else know?

comments: author: Rob Gutierrez
body: We have same issue, folks create a retro from Jira but cannot choose which confluence instance to use to create Retrospective.


Tags: confluence-server

jira

jira-server

jira-software

server
Use Numbered Column with table header
Asked by Paul chumak:

Is there a way to use the Numbered Column feature but with the numbers starting at a certain point down the table? My use case is simple, I have a table with headers for each column (as every table that's ever been created has had) and I want my numbers to start on row 2. Currently, either my headers become item #1 OR i need a separate table above my table just for the headers, which doesn't work well for many obvious reasons.

any ideas?


Answers:
author: Sireesha Dugginapeddi [Appfire]
body: Hi [@Paul chumak](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3097495)

One simple way of starting auto-numbering from row 2 is marking the row 1 as heading in addition the original header row you have. You may have observed it already that auto-numbering starts from the row right below the header.

I hope this is what you were looking for! If you meant you wanted row 1 (after the header) to look like normal row (without the background color like the header) and start numbering from row 2, I am not sure if Confluence would let you do that without additional scripts.

Also, in case you want the numbering to discontinue at a certain row and continue further, mark that specific row as well as a header. You notice that the numbering continues after this row. (Not sure if you need this at all :) Just letting you know).

Thanks

Sireesha
Need to create a specific tracker in Confluence
Asked by Alyson Reis:

Hello,

I'd like to start tracking my team's vacation plan in a page in Confluence. Is there by any chances a plugin that offers this capability?

If not, any page templates that I could refer to?

Thanks in advance!


Answers:
author: Dave Theodore [Coyote Creek Consulting]
body: Probably the easiest thing is to use [Team Calendars](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/72307/team-calendars-for-confluence?hosting=cloud&tab=overview). It allows you to create different event types and overlay some or all of them on your calendar. You can create a "corporate holiday" event for all company holidays, and also a "team leave" event and show only one or both on the calendar, for example.
EDIT TOOL BAR NOT SHOWING
Asked by venkateswarlu:

Sometimes when I go to edit a page in Confluence I don't get any edit toolbar.

This can happen in different combinations too, sometimes I get the edit bar but not the table bar, and sometimes vice-versa.

I can't repeat this, and it seems to occur

![123.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/63323i5A55DED057A8C2DF/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "123.png")


Answers:
author: Stephen Crandell
body: Since it is sporadic, check your browser cache and try different browsers


Tags: confluence-server

server
Confluence image properties bar - missing!
Asked by Jay Morton:

Suddenly the properties bar is missing when you click on an image. Previously you were able to adjust size, add alt text, etc.

Now you are only able to format or trash.

I have tried different browsers and OS (Windows\\mac) with no results.

Anyone have suggestions?

Jay


Answers:
author: Naoufel Boulila
body: new improved interface with a very new bad user experience!

Is Altassian capable of listening to the users??? I definitely will not recommend jira anymore to anyone.


author: James Dellow
body: Atlassian have introduced an editor for Confluence Cloud, including a new file uploading interface which was announced here <https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-discussions/New-and-improved-file-uploading-experience-in-Confluence-Cloud/td-p/1027918>

There is a related (and more active) thread here about the new editor if you have any feedback <https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-discussions/Try-out-the-new-editing-experience/td-p/1000813>


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
ConfiForms JIRA Multiselect field data into a table
Asked by Joe Yee:

Hi,

I'm trying to create a form that retrieve some JIRA records, select one of the record retrieved and perform update on that record.

I used the Confiform form field definition to retrieve the data into field type "Jira issues(multi select)". Is there a way to display the data stored in the "Jira issues(multi select)" in a confiform table?

Can someone please help? Thanks!

Joyce


Answers:
author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: ConfiForms works on the data stored in ConfiForms forms

This means that you will need to have a record stored with ConfiForms that references your Jira issues.

That record is no different from any other records in ConfiForms and could be [presented in different ways](https://wiki.vertuna.com/display/CONFIFORMS/Multiple+ways+to+show+your+form+data+in+Confluence+with+ConfiForms "Show ConfiForms data in different ways")

comments: author: anuradha govindan
body: How do we access the Jira Multiselect values

for example jiraissuesfield.summary does not work , and jiraissuesfield.summary.asArray also doesnt work to pull summary of all jira issues. Please advise.


author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: Not sure I understand your question here - summary field in Jira is definitely not a multi-select

This short tutorial shows the concept of how you can get a value from a JSON (could be Jira issue JSON, could be something else) - <https://wiki.vertuna.com/display/CONFIFORMS/Accessing+Jira+issue+fields+directly+from+ConfiForms+using+Jira+issue+field>


author: anuradha govindan
body: I have a field MyJiraIssues in confiform. This is a multiselect Jira issues field. So i can select multiple Jiras here. Once i select, i want to pull the summary, status , priority fields of all these Jira issues. Please advise how i can do this.


author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: In theory, something like this

```
MyJiraIssues.transform(fields.summary).asList
```

should work.

But it looks like it does not. We will look into extending the "transform" function to work with multi-select Jira and Insight fields


Tags: confiforms
Missing: Insert image from web
Asked by Gustavo Mello:

I can't seem to find the option "Images from the web" from the insert menu, [as described in the documentation](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/display-files-and-images-724765104.html?_ga=2.209669010.1842297019.1565722781-1793434007.1548431621):
>
> ### Insert an image file from the web {#toc-hId-1086287377}
>
> You can display an image from a remote web page on your Confluence page, without needing to attach it to your page. You need to know the URL for the image, not for the web page it appears on. This is only available for image files, not other types of files (like documents).
>
> **To display an image from a web page:**
>
> 1. Choose **Insert** \> **Files** and choose **Images from the web**.
> 2. Enter a URL for the image (for example, <http://atlassian.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/AtlassianBushRegeneration-12January2012-083-trunc.jpg>).
> 3. Choose **Preview** to check that the URL and image are correct.
> 4. Tap **Insert**.


Answers:
author: James Dellow
body: Try copying and pasting the image instead.

The instructions are out of date because Atlassian is in the process of introducing a new editor, which has changed how files and images are added to a page. See <https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-discussions/New-and-improved-file-uploading-experience-in-Confluence-Cloud/td-p/1027918>

There is a related (and more active) thread here about the new editor if you have any feedback <https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-discussions/Try-out-the-new-editing-experience/td-p/1000813>

comments: author: Carlos Jaramillo
body: Is there a solution for inserting images from the web just by copying the URL? Pasting the link doesn't seem to work at all for me in the new editor. Any tips are appreciated.
Confluence: All Page History?
Asked by Ken Stewart:

I would like to see all pages changed within Confluence in the last 3 months. I know I can see individual page history, but unsure how to see any and all pages changed within Confluence (cloud) in 1 query.


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hello Ken,

Thank you for contacting us about this. Unfortunately, there is no way to view all page history at once in Confluence Cloud. We had a previous feature request for this ([CONFCLOUD-17486](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-17486)), but it has been closed as we do not have plans to implement this in the upcoming roadmap.

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Looking for powershell scipt to upload file to Confluence Page.
Asked by Suryakant Keshri:

I have utilized below command to upload the file to confluence page. Unable to do that.

Add-ConfluenceAttachment -ApiUri \<Uri\> -Credential \<PSCredential\> \[\[-PageID\] \<Int32\>\] -FilePath \<String\> \[-WhatIf\] \[-Confirm\]

I think if i have to upload anything to Confluence we need below things :

1. Authenticate to confluence page

2. Upload the content to confluence

Can someone share me powershell script to do this.

When we say confluence page is it he URL which we see in tab :

For example :

[https://xyzcomany.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SMP/pages/755499009/Testing](https://deloittecloud.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SMP/pages/755499009/Testing)


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hello Suryakant,

From my understanding, the command you were using was working, and now it is not. Is this correct

If you are on Confluence Cloud, it could be that you haven't switched over to the API [token-based authentication](https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/api-tokens-938839638.html). Instead of username and password, you should use an email address plus the token.

For more details, have a look at [Deprecation notice - Basic authentication with passwords and cookie-based authentication](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/jira/platform/deprecation-notice-basic-auth-and-cookie-based-auth/). It mentions Jira here but applies to all Cloud sites.

Let me know if you have any questions about that.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: confluence-cloud

powershell
Add an embedded link to Confluence
Asked by Javier Santiago:

Dear Community,

I would like to add an embedded link from a Klipfolio Dashboard into Confluence. Does anybody happen to know, how could I do it?

Best Regards,

Javier


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hello Javier,

Welcome to Atlassian Community. It's nice to have you!

I see you raised the same question with our Cloud team, and my colleague Ramon let you know the following:
> In Confluence cloud, you should be able to display an external page using the [Iframe Macro](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/iframe-macro-950276528.html). I've tested it out on Klipfolio's [demo dashboard](https://app.klipfolio.com/published/c26b68dfd879bfabf48a654fb3a827ff/rand-fishkin--web-metrics68d3c263959749d071dad3a550495458) and that seems to do the trick.
>
> ![test.png](https://getsupport.atlassian.com/secure/attachment/3944754/test.png)
>
> Just note that the macro will call the external URL when the Confluence page is loaded for your end-users. That means that the end-user should have access to the third-party page for it to display. Here's how you can set it up.

*
  > Create a page in Confluence
*
  > In the editor, add the macro **Iframe**
*
  > In the Iframe macro configuration, set the URL to the external page (your Klipfolio dashboard)
*
  > Adjust the width, height and display options to your need.
*
  > Save the macro configuration and publish the page.

Let us know if you have any questions about this.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: confluence-cloud
In confluence attachment labels show up in GUI but not in rest requests?
Asked by Ryan Boykin:

I have a rest query that is based upon getting a list of attachments with a given label. I went to add this given label to a new attachment, but the contents of the rest request are not updating now.

I tried clearing any caches under "cache statistics" that mentioned labels.

Is there a cache of some sort holding this that I am missing?


Answers:
author: Ryan Boykin
body: I determined that the cause of this issue was that the confluence index was not updating. I ran a "rebuild index" and the issue was fixed.


Tags: attachment

confluence-server

label

server
How do I amend the template for the export a page to PDF and word ?
Asked by Melissa Clarke:

Looking for directions to amend the template to export to pdf and word. I want them to include a header, footer and page numbers but can only seem to find instructions for editing this for the export site feature.


Answers:
author: Thomas Rough _K15t_
body: Hi Melissa,

Had you also considered using a third-party application to style your exports? If this is a possibility, we (K15t) develop specific apps for exporting confluence content to various file formats, including PDF and Word.

Our Exporter apps allow you to customize and style export templates which you can apply to your specific Confluence content during the export process. This means that you can generate an export in your desired look and feel. Should this be of interest you can read more about our apps via our website [here](https://www.k15t.com/software).

Additionally, you can trial [Scroll PDF Exporter](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/7019/scroll-pdf-exporter-for-confluence?hosting=cloud&tab=overview) and/or [Scroll Word Exporter](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/24982/scroll-word-exporter-for-confluence?hosting=cloud&tab=overview) for free from the Atlassian Marketplace for Confluence Cloud, Data Center and Server.

I hope this information helps and please let us know if you have any further questions.

Cheers, Thomas (K15t)


author: Diego
body: Hope you are doing great Melissa.   
The customization of headers and footers in Confluence PDF exports is indeed possible. This customization is in the PDF Stylesheet.

<br />

Here is how to reach the PDF Stylesheet:
> *1- Go to the desired page*   
> *2- Click Space Settings in the left-hand sidebar*   
> *3- Select the Look and Feel tab at the top*   
> *4- Select the PDF Stylesheet tab*

When you reach it, changes can be applied using CSS. You can take a look into our documentation for further information:
> * ++***[Customize Exports to PDF](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/customize-exports-to-pdf-190480945.html)***++

As an example of a page counter you can use the post found here:
> * ++***[can't get page numbers on pdf export](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/can-t-get-page-numbers-on-pdf-export/qaq-p/203557)***++

This will add the page counter at the bottom right corner of each page you export to PDF.

The PDF Layout settings only affect Space wide exports, while the stylesheet will affect single page exports.

Let us know if this helps you out, Melissa!


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Migrate local Confluence server to a linux server in Azure
Asked by Joeri Kleefkens:

Hi, we have a Confluence server in our local network, this is version 3.5.13. A couple months ago we just renewed our lincence from 100 to 250 users.

Now we would like to move this to a new linux server in Azure, where I would like to install the latest version of Confluence.

I have a few questions.

- How does this work with our current licence?

- Is there something to keep in mind when installing the new Confluence on a linux server in Azure?

- How do I export all the data we already have in the old version

- How do I import all the data in the new version.


Answers:
author: Brant Schroeder
body: Joeri,

Migrating servers is a fairly straight forward activity. You can find the steps to do so here: <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/migrating-confluence-between-servers-184150.html> My guess is you are running the database on the same server and it will also need to migrated. You can find instructions here: <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/migrating-to-another-database-148867.html>

You will need to migrate to the same version of Confluence. So you can either download the same version as you currently have on your server or you can upgrade your current instance prior to migration.

See answers to your questions below:

- How does this work with our current licence? You will use the same licence key on both instances. After the migration is complete if both instances uses separate DBs, you can update the old instances license to a developers license so you can validate the migration.

- Is there something to keep in mind when installing the new Confluence on a linux server in Azure? Just follow all the install instructions for Linux <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/installing-confluence-on-linux-143556824.html>

- How do I export all the data we already have in the old version? You will need o migrate the Database <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/migrating-to-another-database-148867.html> and then migrate the confluence files <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/migrating-confluence-between-servers-184150.html>

- How do I import all the data in the new version? If you follow the instructions above you will not have to do an import as everything will have been migrated through the database and file structure.

comments: author: Joeri Kleefkens
body: Thank you very much, this is al lot of information.


author: Joeri Kleefkens
body: The link <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/installing-confluence-on-linux-143556824.html?_ga=2.7342203.83023340.1566463588-698487088.1565790549> mentions that the database needs to be an external database. I checked the current configuration of my Confluence (3.5.13)

Database Connection URL jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/confluence

I guess this means that I have an external database on the same server as Confluence is currently running. Correct?

So I need to export my current database first before installing confluence.

comments: author: Brant Schroeder
body: Yes that database is on the same server and will need to be migrated.


Tags: confluence-server

server
Is users consuming confluence licenses?
Asked by Suporte:

Is it possible to extract a list of all users who are consumed Confluence licenses? I have 100 licenses and 87 people are currently using, how do I find out who these 87 people are?


Answers:
author: Michael Kuhl _Appfire_
body: Hi [@Suporte](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3525777) - This [Atlassian KB Article](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-to-get-a-list-of-active-users-counting-towards-the-confluence-license-298978076.html?_ga=2.103556549.454335786.1565623593-654987369.1562700881) may help.


author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: For a definitive answer look at "global permissions" and note the groups that have "can use" or "administrate" access (Defaults are "confluence users" and "confluence admins", but they can be changed)

Then go to Users -\> Groups and have a look through the groups. You are likely to find more than 87 people listed in total, and some duplicates

"Confluence admins" for example, also count towards your licence, but are usually in "Confluence users" as well. An account like that still only consumes one "seat".

The reason you may have more than 87 across the groups (after deduplication) is people who have left - their accounts should be deactivated, at which time, despite still being in groups, they cannot log in, and hence do not count as licence users.

comments: author: Suporte
body: I use active directory authentication, so I don't use confluence groups. These are groups that I created in my AD and imported to confluence and access all these groups can become unviable. I thought I could pull this list of users the same is in JIRA


author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: I didn't say confluence groups, I just said groups. It doesn't matter where they came from - usage is determined by who can log in, and that's controlled by the groups named in global permissions.


Tags: confluence-server

server
Update Jira & Confluence
Asked by Laurent DAUPHIN:

Hello all,

I need to update :

- Jira Software 7.3.5 ==\> Jira Software 8.3.2

- Confluence 5.7.1 ==\> Confluence 6.15.7

They share the same on premise linux debian buster server with MariaDB 10.3.15

Which should I upgrade first ? Jira or Confluence ?


Answers:
author: Laurent DAUPHIN
body: Thanks,

I guess the answer is I should first migrate/upgrade my SGBD !

comments: author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: I'm afraid that is a must, yes.


author: Sreenivasaraju P
body: Hi [@Laurent DAUPHIN](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/248412) ,

You can upgrade either jira or confluence as per your priorities or preferences.

Please make sure no conflict with Application links (if you are using)

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/applinks/application-links-version-matrix-779174762.html>

Make sure Maria DB is not supported by Atlassian.

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver/supported-platforms-938846830.html>

comments: author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: Indeed, there are known problems with Maria, you really **must** use a supported MySQL database (5.6 or 5.7 for both most recent Jira and Confluences)


Tags: jira
Blocking columnheader in table
Asked by Malmberg testers:

I've a large table and when I scroll down the page I'm missing the columnheader. Is there a macro who will block my columnheaders, so I can see the headers when I scroll down the page.


Answers:
author: Malmberg testers
body: Hi DPK J

Thanks for your answer. I've solved the problem.

Peter


author: DPKJ
body: Confluence in latest version provide this support but with multiple conditions - <https://confluence.atlassian.com/conf64/tables-936510675.html>

But you can external plugin like - [https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/27447/table-filter-and-charts-for-confluence?hosting=server\&tab=overview](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/27447/table-filter-and-charts-for-confluence?hosting=server&tab=overview)

To solve it more gracefully.
> I am not associated with above mentioned plugin.
Fatture elettroniche
Asked by Katia Righetti:

Buongiorno, non riesco a creare fatture dalle prenotazioni, ho bisogno di un intervento urgente.

grazie.


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: I am sorry, my Italian is too poor to be able to reply in it.

What invoices are you looking for? Is it the ones in your Atlassian account?


author: Mr J
body: Hey there Katia, I tried translating your query, and if I understand correctly you are having issues with invoices/purchasing, is that correct? If yes, I'd recommend that you contact the Sales team of Atlassian directly using [this link](https://www.atlassian.com/company/contact/purchasing-licensing)