youngmon/atlassian-qna huggingface dataset:
is there any way to customize the dilog 'Open Excel?'
Asked by Prakash:

Hi ,

I would like to customize the dialog box shown to the user when selecting "Edit in Office" link in attachments. (ie) adding some text in the below image.

Reason: I wants to add some notes , so that user will know before editing office document.

![image.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/77209i4A0A8B31DD04BFBD/image-dimensions/192x81?v=v2 "image.png")


Answers:
author: JP _AC Bielefeld Leader_
body: Hi,

you might try the translation addon (Marketplace) and find the relevant dialog. Another way could be to find the translation files of the Confluence installation and change it there. But this implies that you have to apply this change after each upgrade.

It's possible, but not easy \& not out of the box.

Best

JP

comments: author: Prakash
body: Hi JP

Thanks for the reply and sorry for late response, but my actual need is not translation.

I want to show a information to the user (ie) I want to inform the user to to do certain steps (workaround) to overcome issues.

I noticed that a dialog box is appearing before proceeding to the issue, so I had a plan to add information in the dialog box. So that user will notice and perform those workaround before doing the action.

In simple words, I want add "1. GoTo -\> xyz -\> click save" in the dispalying dialog box.  
(ie) Any possible to edit the HTML content of the dialog box ?


Tags: app

confluence-server

edit-in-office

server
When creating a confluence page, how do you indent?
Asked by Jessie Dalton:

I'm creating a confluence page and I cannot figure out how to indent paragraphs or sentences.


Answers:
author: Diego
body: Hello, [@Jessie Dalton](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3686862) . Great to see a new face around here!

++*The indent and outdent feature are present within Confluence Cloud. We can use it by pressing the TAB key or SHIT+TAB keys.*++

To Indent, we use the TAB key on the keyboard. Here is what it looks like:
> ![IndentText.gif](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/77232iCF995F470724F488/image-dimensions/559x278?v=v2 "IndentText.gif")

To Outdent, we use the SHIFT+TAB key combination on the keyboard:
> ![OutdentText.gif](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/77233i324DA8F74DC76A6E/image-dimensions/577x287?v=v2 "OutdentText.gif")

Also, we have this feature request that reinstated indent and outdent action in Confluence Cloud:
> * ++**[\[Confluence Cloud\]\[CONFCLOUD-58664\] Ability to Indent block elements such as paragraphs, headings, and block quotes](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-58664)**++

I hope this helps you out, Jessie. Looking forward to your reply!


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
what is the best way to link to a confluence page from outside confluence?
Asked by Adi Atzmony:

Hi,

Can anyone give a good recommendation for linking to confluence documentation pages? Since the pretty link with the title being the heading of the page may change if the title changes.

I know that there is a pretty link and a page id, but wanted to see if anyone has experience using them.

We are looking to use links to pages from outside of confluence and want to make sure that the link will not break in case someone changes the title.

Thanks in advance for your help!


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: I usually use the "short" link - you can find it in the page information tab.

It is based on the page id, which does not vary either, but is quite long.

comments: author: Adi Atzmony
body: thanks for your response. do you know the difference between the "short" link (which you mention is quite long :) ) and the "Tiny Link"?


author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: I don't understand the question. I suspect when I say "short link", you say "tiny link", so they're the same thing.


author: Adi Atzmony
body: I also suspect that. Can you please show me a screenshot of what you are referring to?


author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: Click on the "page information" option in the tools menu. There is a shortened url link in the top left information box.


Tags: confluence-server

server
Confluence language displays in mixed Russian and English
Asked by Procog Admin (Itzik):

Hi,

My Confluence pages displays text in mixed Russian and English.

Same as someone described here for Swedish:

["Confluence language displays in Swedish no matter what language is selected"](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/Confluence-language-displays-in-Swedish-no-matter-what-language/qaq-p/1101811 "\"Confluence language displays in Swedish no matter what language is selected\"")

However, my "browser language" is not Russian at all, its Hebrew.

From reading here:

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/choosing-a-default-language-214860191.html>

It says:
> The language set in your browser. The browser sends a header with a prioritized list of languages. Confluence will use the first supported language in that list. Confluence administrators can disable this option by setting the `confluence.browser.language.enabled` [system property](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/configuring-system-properties-168002854.html) to `false`.

I think there's some issue with recognition of list somewhere.

For now I just want to change "c`onfluence.browser.language.enabled" to false,`

`but the instructions are for locally hosted server,`

`and the one I use is hosted at atlassian.com,`

`How can I change it ?`

`Thanks for any help.`


Answers:
author: Ang?lica Luz
body: Hello Itzik,

Welcome to Atlassian Community!

I saw that you created a ticket with our support related to the same question and they already replied, so to avoid any possible misunderstandings or miscommunication that may arise from discussing the same matter in two different platforms, let's focus on the ticket instead.

Once the ticket is resolved, feel free to share the resolution here to help other community members that may face the same issue.

Regards,  
Ang?lica


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
"Database Contains Existing Confluence Data" on migration without changing database server
Asked by Nurbol Duisenbayev:

Today I faced this error while migrating Confluence Server from one server to another server "**Database Contains Existing Confluence Data**". Although Database server is same.

I copied setenv.sh , server.xml and whole home-folder **from old server to new server**. Config file confluence-init.properties shows correct home-folder on new server.

How can we solve this, any ideas?


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: This means that Confluence believes that it is a new installation, but has been pointed to a database that already contains a load of Confluence data.

It is hard to say what the underlying problem here is without doing a lot of delving, but there is a slightly-hacky fix.

Create a new database (maybe with the same credentials, but definitely a different name). Stop your Confluence, edit \<confluence home\>/confluence.cfg.xml so that it points to the empty database.

Start Confluence and run through the "create a new empty confluence" process with this.

Once complete, stop that, then edit the confluence.cfg.xml file so that it points at the old database. Restart Confluence, log in as an admin (using an account from the old Confluence), and trigger a re-index.

comments: author: Nurbol Duisenbayev
body: Thanks for the reply. Actually your advice works.

I followed tutorial on this page, which is almost same as yours -

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-to-generate-a-new-confluence-cfg-xml-425461512.html>


Tags: confluence-server

server
Requirements: Confluence + Jira or jira enough?
Asked by Mr. Poopybutthole:

Hi guys,  
i have seen a lot of tutorials where the requirements are created first in confluence and afterwards added to jira. Would it not be enough to create them only in jira?

I can list all requirements in confluence via a Jira/Filter makro, if i need so.

The benefits are:

* When i change requirements in jira they're synchronized automatically with confluence.
* Jira handles tables and states better.
* Its easier for developers. They dont need to jump between pages, everything is on one place.
* If i need a more powerfull editor, i can create a page for the issue in confluence later. And the good part is, i would have a unique title for the page, cause i would use issue id for the page title as prefix.

Disadvantages:

* No history feature for issues in jira?

Thanks for your attention.


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: There is a full issue history on all Jira issues (unless you choose to delete them)

I personally tend to write a story in Jira and then go to Confluence if it turns out it needs writing up in a longer form for some reason. I'd agree with your points about Jira being an issue tracker and handling process, and developers being in one place.

comments: author: Mr. Poopybutthole
body: Thank you,

<br />

i will stick with my approach then and if it doesnt work out i change it.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

jira
Task list in Meeting notes not editable
Asked by Josh Mahoney:

When I create a new meeting note page from the Meeting notes blueprint it comes with a task list under "Action items". However, I can't add a new task when not in edit mode. The workaround I found is to first add a task when in edit mode for the page, and then I see the "click to add a new task..." option to add others. Am I missing something to get the task list to be fully "enabled" without having to add an item in edit mode?


Answers:
author: Ang?lica Luz
body: Hello Josh,

Welcome to Atlassian Community!

On Confluence, we can add tasks only in edit mode the same as any other information or macros on a page, it's necessary to edit it.

For more details, please check the documentation below:

* [Confluence: How Do I Create a Task?](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/confluence-evaluator-resources/confluence-how-do-i-create-a-task)

If you have any other questions regarding this matter, please let us know.

Regards,  
Ang?lica

comments: author: Josh Mahoney
body: But, why does it then work outside of the editor, after there is 1 task created?


author: Ang?lica Luz
body: We've checked that on the site you are using there is an add-on called [Handy Macros for Confluence](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1214971/handy-macros-for-confluence?hosting=server&tab=overview) which allows adding tasks without editing the page, so maybe that's the tasks you mentioned.

By default, the tasks from the Confluence editor don't allow adding more tasks without editing the page, so you need to add the macro from the add-on in order to do that.


author: Josh Mahoney
body: Aha! That makes sense. Thank you!


author: Matthew Davison
body: seriously...how has Atlassian not added this yet? there's SOOO many things exactly like this that people are begging for...years later. crickets.


author: gary_woolcombe
body: Would really need to have this field available so that dates, tasks and names can be added


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Is it possible to sync texts on separate pages so one will update automatically when changes?
Asked by eunice.li:

Hello,

I am wondering whether there is a feature that I can add the same info in 2(or more) pages and have them linked to each other. For example:

Use case: multiple restaurants info

Parent page: Directory with a table that lists all the info  
Child pages: an individual page that shows detailed info per restaurant.  

If I add contact number and address in a child page and copy the same info on the parent page, is it possible to sync this info so it is not necessary to update twice to keep everything up to date?


Answers:
author: Nic Brough -Adaptavist-
body: Yes, you can write the master page so that it uses the macro "include" - wherever {include:(space:) name of other page} is used, the entire content of the other page is drawn within the master. The master contains no content from the included page when it is edited, if you want to change the text, you have to edit the included page.

If you don't want the whole included page, you can wrap the part you do want in {excerpt} macro, and then use {include-excerpt) in the same way as {include}

In your example, you might have restaraunt information including reviews and details as your included pages, but use {excerpt} to pull only name and contact details into a master list.

One caveat - anyone reading the master page must have permission to see the included page, or the macros cannot read the data from them.

comments: author: eunice.li
body: Hello Nic,

Thank you so much for your answer. I have tried it and it does work! However I still have an issue: if I use {excerpt} twice on the same page. {include-excerpt) will only show the first {excerpt}. anyway to solve that?

thank you again, happy new year,

eunice


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
after import backup table cwd_app_dir_mapping is empty
Asked by Andy Gulay:

after import backup table cwd_app_dir_mapping is empty

how can I fill it ?


Answers:
author: Juan Jos? Marchal G?mez
body: Hello [@Andy Gulay](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2141132)

Do you check Atlassian-jira.log?

Is there any error during backup XML process?

Best regards.

comments: author: Andy Gulay
body: No any errors


author: Juan Jos? Marchal G?mez
body: Do you have still support?

If you have support I recommend to open an issue about it in the following link.

<https://support.atlassian.com/contact/>

Or wait that other guys can help you about this problem.

Sorry.

Good luck!

Best regards.


author: Jobin Jose
body: hi [@Andy Gulay](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/2141132) Did you resolve this issue?


Tags: confluence-server

server
Can I export confluence spaces in batches as Word files?
Asked by ???:

Hello\~ i have a question.

Can I export confluence spaces in batches as Word files?

The pdf looks like it can be exported in batches. But I want to export in bulk as word.

Is there a way?


Answers:
author: Avinash Bhagawati _Appfire_
body: Hi [@???](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3214678) ,

With the help of Scroll Word Exporter app you will be able to export confluence content into word.

[https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/24982/scroll-word-exporter-for-confluence?hosting=cloud\&tab=overview\&_ga=2.142416945.2052146225.1576996541-1560727921.1571396603](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/24982/scroll-word-exporter-for-confluence?hosting=cloud&tab=overview&_ga=2.142416945.2052146225.1576996541-1560727921.1571396603)

Thanks,

Avinash


author: Riya Ray
body: Hello there!

Confluence currently does not support exporting entire spaces into Word. However, you can always use some available plugins on the Atlassian Market (<https://marketplace.atlassian.com/>) for the same:

* [Content Exporter (Word, PDF, HTML)](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/4909/content-exporter-word-pdf-html)
* [Scroll Word Exporter for Confluence](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/24982/scroll-word-exporter-for-confluence)
* [OneOffixx Exporter - Word/PDF](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1220419/oneoffixx-exporter-word-pdf)

Do let us know if this helps.

Also here are some customers who asked a similar question on the Community:  
<https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/It-is-possible-to-extract-multiple-confluence-pages-as-Word/qaq-p/1206550>  
You may find other workarounds if you take a look.

Thanks

Riya


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Is there a way to Replacing of Plant UML diagrams in confluence
Asked by Sandhya:

Hi Team,

Good Day!

1. How we can replace the Plan UML diagrams with out using this plugin in confluence

is there any other way to do it?

2. should not miss any data/diagrams provided by this plugin.

Kindly let us know the possible solutions for this

Note:we plan to disable this plugin in confluence


Answers:
author: Michelle Rau HP
body: Two options I can think of, there may be others.

1) Use a different plugin

2) Generate the diagram offline, save it as an image, then place the image on the page. (VS Code has some good extensions for this purpose).


Tags: atl-adm

atlassian-marketplace

confluence-server

server
Tree structure not getting updated with the Pages
Asked by Vasanta Kumaar:

Hi Guys,

User created several pages in Confluence, under his space where he is a admin.

Pages are correctly live, but the tree structure on the left doesn't seem to be updated.

Correct Path of the Content Hub location: Brand Content Studio Team and Activities\>CMS, Authoring + Asset Management\>CMS\>**Content Page**

User can't see the **Content Hub** in the tree structure as show below.

Could you please let me know what could be the issue?


Answers:
author: Avinash Bhagawati _Appfire_
body: Hi [@Vasanta Kumaar](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1215588) ,

Can you please navigate to **Space tools** \> **Reorder pages**and check how the page is ordered and make sure that all pages are within space homepage.

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/move-and-reorder-pages-146407727.html#MoveandReorderPages-Reorderpageswithinaspace>

Thanks,

Avinash

comments: author: Vasanta Kumaar
body: Hi [@Avinash Bhagawati _Appfire_](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3491119) ,

Thanks for your response.

As you told I checked and found out the pages are connected to null. I have attached the screen shot for your reference.

When I click on null the Parent Page appears as you can see in second screenshot. Could you please tell what might be the issue and How to fix this.

![Capture.JPG](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/77204i3D344B96939E9C53/image-dimensions/200x253?v=v2 "Capture.JPG")![Capture.JPG](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/77205iF247524DDA2EF908/image-dimensions/160x128?v=v2 "Capture.JPG")

Thanks,

Vasantakumaar


Tags: confluence-server

server
CQL and Permissions
Asked by Donna McGahan:

I know I have access to this space but when I use this URL I'm getting Page Not Found (URL below not completely accurate but given for example):

<https://xxx.nearmap.com/wiki/rest/api/content/search?cql=space=ND>

We have enabled the REST API permissions are there other permissions needed to use a URL like this?


Answers:
author: Avinash Bhagawati _Appfire_
body: Hi [@Donna McGahan](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/668549) ,

Can you please check whether Page have any view restrictions associated to it. If you do not have access to page then you will be not be view the page.

Thanks,

Avinash


Tags: confluence-server

server
Atlassian companion on Safari failing due "insecure content"
Asked by luizhauth:

Hi  

Anyone faced the issue below when using Atlassian companion on Safari:  

"https://... was not allowed to run insecure content from ws://127.0.0.1:31459"  

Looks like Atlassian Companion is trying to access a Mixed Content (HTTPS and HTTP / Secure and insecure) at same time and looks like Safari blocks Mixed Content.  

Safari Version: 13.0.4  
Atlassian Companion: 0.7.3  


Answers:
author: luizhauth
body: Yes I used Companion app before, but on Chrome.... not Safari.... this was the first time I tried to use in Safari.  


author: Mirek
body: Hmm.. It might be also related to recent changes to Atlassian Companion due to security issue..

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-security-advisory-2019-12-18-982324349.html>

Companion indeed is using some URL. Maybe Safari cannot handle that easily now.

When this started to happen? Did you used Companion app before? Did you tried on a different browser?

comments: author: Mirek
body: Hi [@luizhauth](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1622387)

Please check this KB which is related to what I have mentioned ealier

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/cant-edit-files-in-confluence-server-using-atlassian-companion-app-in-internet-explorer-edge-firefox-or-safari-981152695.html>

Unfortunately one of the workarounds is to use different browser if Safari is not working for you.

FYI - There is also one issue related to Safari - <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-68950> but it does not look that you are facing this specific problem. It is related to installation, not certificate problem.


author: luizhauth
body: Thanks Mirek
Unable to mention someone
Asked by Lee Choon Lin:

My account as admin, unable to mention anyone. Other users are not having this issue.

May i know how to fix it?


Answers:
author: Lee Choon Lin
body: I'm not quite understand about rebuilding the index. Could you provide step by step procedure to resolve this issue?

I thought this is bug from your Confluence platform. I didn't modify any settings after i checked my history.

comments: author: Ollie Guan
body: General access to content indexing is disabled by default, and can only be done by the System Administrator. To enable content indexing, contact Atlassian Cloud Technical Support at <https://support.atlassian.com>.


author: Lee Choon Lin
body: ![Capture.JPG](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/77141i5F3EE147BDEA5F79/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Capture.JPG")

comments: author: Lee Choon Lin
body: This block is "unchecked". Please see attached photo.

I tried to check and unchecked the box and check try mention with @\<NAME\>. It's not working.


author: Ollie Guan
body: Hi [@Lee Choon Lin](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3686187) ,

Usually input methods may cause this problem, you can try to press shift first, then press shift + 2.

Or you can try Insert more content to choose to type @

By the way, the following post also mentioned that rebuilding the index may solve this problem.

<https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/mention-doesn-t-work/qaq-p/1165647>

Hope it helps and Merry Christmas!

![TIM??20191224191613.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/77165i0C773AB346E6F778/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "TIM??20191224191613.png")


author: Lee Choon Lin
body: Merry Christmas!


author: Lee Choon Lin
body: i'm using cloud-based Confluence. Please take note. I saw the rebuilding index is for confluence with own server. Correct me if i'm wrong.


author: Ollie Guan
body: Hi [@Lee Choon Lin](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3686187) ,

Please check your personal settings-\> Editor Settings

![TIM??20191224104342.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/77138i2C0FA3D89B11ACFC/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "TIM??20191224104342.png")


Tags: confluence-cloud
Confluence Security Advisory - 2019-12-18
Asked by Dauras Dargis:

My current Atlassian version is 7.0.12 to what version I should upgrade to fix the security issue recommended by Confluence. The closest what I see is from 7.0.1 to 7.0.5 but my is 7.0.12? Any help?


Answers:
author: Craig Castle-Mead
body: Hi Dauras,

I'd suggest you check your Confluence version as there does not appear to be a 7.0.12 (<https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/confluence-7-0-release-notes-973479448.html> lists 7.01 to 7.0.5)

If you're on 7.0.x then you should upgrade to 7.0.5

CCM

comments: author: Dauras Dargis
body: Thanks, but my Confluence Review tab - where Atlassian suggested to check version number says exactly 7.0.12. Not sure what I should do or how to get answer from Atlassian?


Tags: confluence-server

server
"Sprint Days Remainining" macro is not displayed due to error rendering gadget
Asked by Divya Rani Bazar:

We have a Sprint Report page created which displays Current Sprint details along with Sprint Days Remaining. "Sprint Days Remaining" worked well for more then 6 sprints, but fails to display the gadget for current sprint.

Below is the error displayed in the Confluence Page:

Error rendering macro 'gadget' : Error rendering gadget ....


Answers:
author: Stephen Sifers
body: Hello Divya,

From the error you provided and the additional info we're able to confirm this is most likely due to a defect within the product. The public issues for this defect may be found at [CONFCLOUD-68970](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-68970) (Agile gadget macros are not displaying properly). We would ask you to vote and watch this issue to receive future updates to its status.

Regards,  
Stephen Sifers


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud