youngmon/atlassian-qna huggingface dataset:
How are column widths in tables actually set?
Asked by Max:

When I create a table in a confluence article, I can set the column widths by dragging them. When I publish my changes, inevitably the columns shrink, causing my text to wrap in a pretty unreadable fashion.

Edit view:![published view.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/105823i1BF9563488512FAA/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "published view.png")

Published view:

![edit view.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/105822i203E0618D0D69C3D/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "edit view.png")

What am I doing wrong?


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi Max,

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

I'm so sorry you're having trouble getting your table columns to display properly. Let me see what I can do to help.

Can you confirm with me that this is 1) on the new editor and 2) doesn't occur in pages using the Legacy Editor template?

Secondly, what format are you using for the page? Is the page and/or table set to wide or fixed-width, for example? Does the same thing occur no matter the size of the table?

Take care,

Shannon


Tags: cloud
Limit Page History view
Asked by Adonis Gilbert:

My current page history in Confluence has over 5o older versions. I don't want to delete them but I don't want others to be able to view older versions. Only a select few people I want to be able to view all previous versions.

Is there a way to create a group or give permissions to a group where they will only see current versions of a page?


Answers:
author: Johnny Hermann
body: One "hack": Copy the existing page and provide users with the link to the new page. Then hide the long-lived page, say via permissions, archiving, etc. Of course, the history will cut off at the point you make the copy.


author: Sachin
body: Hello [@Adonis Gilbert](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3784104) , this is not possible on the Cloud version. Please upvote and comment on this feature request - [Disabling the ability to view the "Page History" on a space](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-34041) . This is how you can do on the server side - [How do I prevent anonymous users from using page history?](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-do-i-prevent-anonymous-users-from-using-page-history-317196367.html)


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

history

page
Archiving functionality
Asked by Karen Ferland:

I read that the ability to archive documents in Confluence is currently in Beta. Does anyone know when this is scheduled to be released to a production release?


Answers:
author: Aron Gombas _Midori_
body: If your can consider using apps, then [Better Content Archiving](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/123/better-content-archiving-for-confluence?hosting=server&tab=overview) has been available for Confluence Server and Data Center for many years!


author: Sharon Helms
body: Hi Karen,

Joshua is correct -- archiving pages is currently in beta for Cloud only. This [article about Page archiving](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-Cloud-articles/Page-archiving-is-now-live-in-beta-on-Confluence-Cloud/ba-p/1360239) from an Atlassian employee in April says:
> **This is for cloud, what about server?**
>
> Archiving may come to server or DC in the future, but for now you can check out our [marketplace](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/) for feature-rich apps like [Better Content Archiving from Midori](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/123/better-content-archiving-for-confluence?hosting=datacenter&tab=overview) and other great solutions!
>
Best wishes, Sharon


author: Joshua Sneed Contegix
body: Hi Karen,

I do not believe archiving pages is currently available because [CONFSERVER-31010](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-31010) is gathering interest. Atlassian does provide a page on [Archiving Content](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/confluence-evaluator-resources/confluence-archiving-content) though. Cheers!


Tags: confluence-server

server
How do i delete Gliffy templates inside Confluence?
Asked by Nicolai S?ltoft Friis:

So im working with the macro "gliffy" inside confluence. I've been creating a lot of gliffy diagrams at the moment. Somehow i ended up creating to many of the same diagrams with different names. So what i want to do now is to delete some of the recommended gliffy template as shown on the picture.  

Is there any way i can "clean" up these recommended templates? It troubling me because you cant create a new diagram and save it by a name thats already taken.  

Hobe you understand my question  

![Gliffy.JPG](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/105786i45E90EA1207C0CCD/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Gliffy.JPG")


Answers:
author: Tamas Baglyas
body: Hi Nicolai,

I think Gliffy templates belong to spaces, and in this case, you can manage them (e.g. Edit, Delete), like any other templates in the following place:  
\[bottom left corner\] **Space tools** -\> **Content Tools** -\> **Templates** -\> **User Created Templates**   
And, like space belonged settings if you want to manage them, you need Space Admin permission.

Cheers,

Tam?s


author: Nicolai S?ltoft Friis
body: Hello everybody  
Thanks for the answers!  

I did find a solution through your help.  

For those who are interested, you can delete the gliffy templates (as shown on the linked picture) through the "attachments" short cut in the right corner of a page.   


author: Samie Kaufman - Your Gal at Gliffy
body: Hi Nicolai!  

First, here's how to delete a diagram from a Confluence page: <https://help.gliffy.com/confluence/Content/GliffyConfluence/Deleting_diagrams.htm?Highlight=delete>  

When I want to see all the diagrams I've made (regardless of where they're saved), I go to Space Tools in the lower left and select Content Tools, then Attachments. This is the easiest way to see where each diagram lives.  

In terms of managing your diagrams and creating versions moving forward, our Server app has a really great version feature! Instead of renaming your diagrams every time you make a change, just click save and it'll populate in a new version number. Then, you can toggle through which versions you want to actually display on the page. More info on this here: <https://help.gliffy.com/confluence/Content/GliffyConfluence/Pinning_previous_versions.htm?Highlight=version>  

I'm not certain how you've been saving things, but when I use versions in this way, it only allows me to use the most recent version of the diagram as a template, so your four "test forlob 2" diagrams that are showing up would only show up as one diagram-starter template. Let me know if that doesn't make sense --- I'm happy to make a screen recording. :)  

Samie


author: Joshua Sneed Contegix
body: Hi Nicolai,

I'm not sure if you can delete them, but Gliffy does offer a page on [Customizing Confluence Templates for Gliffy Diragrams](https://help.gliffy.com/confluence/Content/GliffyConfluence/Customizing-templates.htm). Cheers!


Tags: confluence-server

gliffy

server

template
Unable to Add Labels to Templates
Asked by Brent Campbell:

Hi All,

Having an interesting issue where I cannot go and add labels to templates in our confluence instance. I am an admin and have full control but every time I click Add Label I get the following error: **Something's gone wrong. Try again Later.**

I am trying to use labels to help organize content in pages so this is something that would be really useful if it was working.

<br />

Attached is a screenshot of my issue. Thanks!

![Screen Shot 2020-08-06 at 10.30.08 AM.png](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/105779i8D91EBFBBCB915C5/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Screen Shot 2020-08-06 at 10.30.08 AM.png")


Answers:
author: Ste Wright
body: Hi [@Brent Campbell](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1935285)

These errors can be hard to advise on, given the lack of on an error message!

If this hasn't resolved itself - check if it's just you or everyone on your site. If it's just you, you can try the standard things - like closing/reopening your browser, logging out of your user session, etc.

If you're a Site Admin and this is a Space Template rather than Global, also check you have the Space Admin permissions for that Space.

If it is persisting and/or impacts all users - I would suggest contacting <https://support.atlassian.com/> :)

Ste

comments: author: Brian
body: Hi [@Brent Campbell](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1935285) ,

Did you ever find a resolution to this? I am encountering the same thing for my team's Space. I also created a brand new test space to test this as well and the issue is there immediately upon creating the new test space.


Tags: cloud

label

template
problem with the size of the first colum of a table in Confluence
Asked by Caroline C:

Hello,

I have a page with 2 tables : the 2 tables have the same first column, containing the team members' names.

In edit mode, I sized the first columns of each table to have more or less the same width of the first column.

![table size pb - edit view.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/105747i56244453D846566C/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "table size pb - edit view.png")

When I save the page, the first column size of one table is different from the edit mode and from the other table.

![table size pb - page view mode.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/105748i3CCD11BF396B266B/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "table size pb - page view mode.png")

The tables are in responsive mode - the width of each tables is more or less the same and isnot larger than the page in view mode.

How can I do to have the tables with approximative same first column width in responsive mode ? I'd like to have the same as in edit mode.

I've also seen that when I zoom the confluence window the 2 tables size are changed differently.

How can I do to have the same behavior for the 2 tables ?

Best regards,

Caroline


Answers:
author: Bill Bailey
body: This is a fundamental issue with HTML and browsers. The same thing happens in webdesign. So you either need to:

1. Used the fixed width function
2. Wrap the tables with a classed div entity (maybe by creating a user macro), and then write corresponding CSS (or creating a user macro that lest users define the widths).


author: James Conway
body: Hi [@Caroline C](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3635691)

The only way I know of to precisely control table column widths etc is using <https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1210722/confluence-source-editor>

Good luck!

James

comments: author: Caroline C
body: Hi [@James Conway](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3320578) ,

Thanks for your answer. I think it's difficult to say our non developper users to use a confluence source editor...

As we also use Spreadsheets, I will advice to use it rather than a table for this purpose.

Thanks again for your answer !

Caroline


Tags: confluence-server

server
Confluence Cloud Rest api 401
Asked by Xiaoqiang.Zhao:

curl -D- \\  
-X GET \\  
-H "Authorization: Basic base64string" \\  
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \\  
"<https://sharkninja.atlassian.net/wiki/rest/api/content>"

Response:

\<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?\>\<status\> \<status-code\>401\</status-code\> \<message\>Request rejected because issuer is either not authorized or not authorized to impersonate\</message\>\</status\>

What permissions are required to use rest api?


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hello [@Xiaoqiang.Zhao](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4028709),

Welcome to Atlassian Community! It's nice to have you join us!

You can find the required permissions to get content on the page below:

* [Get content \> Permissions Required](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/confluence/rest/api-group-content/)

> **[Permissions](https://confluence.atlassian.com/x/_AozKw) required** : Permission to access the Confluence site ('Can use' global permission). Only content that the user has permission to view will be returned.

I also recommend reviewing [Basic Auth for REST-APIs](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/confluence/basic-auth-for-rest-apis/) for for details on how to authenticate properly, as it may be that your token isn't being generated correctly. You can review Krister's response on this similar question for details:

* [Confluence-cloud Rest API returns 401 Unauthorize while fetching space with access token](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-Cloud-discussions/Confluence-cloud-Rest-API-returns-401-Unauthorize-while-fetching/td-p/1213977)

I hope this helps, but let me know if you have any trouble!

Take care,

Shannon

comments: author: Stephen Ellwood
body: I also get this message:
> HTTPError: Request rejected because issuer is either not authorized or not authorized to impersonate

The file size I am trying to upload is 1093kB. Interestingly if i simply remove about 30% of the file, this error goes away. Is it possible that there is a limit to the size of file that can be written by the REST API?


Tags: cloud
How to unsync a calendar from outlook/confluence
Asked by Emily Reynolds:

Hello, I tried to sync a Confluence calendar to my outlook calendar but the calendars have merged and my personal calendar events are now in the confluence calendar. How do I unsync the calendars please?


Answers:
author: Fabian Lim
body: Hi Emily,

Have you tried the following instructions to delete the calendar?

Link: <https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/delete-a-calendar-9ba1364c-bdb0-41be-8f66-eaf96698d021>

Regards


Tags: calendar

confluence-server

ms-outlook

server

sync
pdf presentation
Asked by Marcello Barone:

Hi,

Could it be possible to display a list of pdf file like a image galerie?

Thanks for your help

Regards

Marcello


Answers:
author: Vero Rivas
body: Hi [@Marcello Barone](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/4038723)

Look at this post, maybe can help you

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/display-files-and-images-245827130.html>

<https://support.atlassian.com/confluence-cloud/docs/display-files-and-images/>

Cheers


Tags: confluence-server

server
login as domain user
Asked by Bahman Sharzad:

i have confluence 7.4 on ubuntu server 20.

i start confluence service as confluence user.

i can see all my ldap user under people.

i can't login as other users. i gave open permission for all in confluence hoem and data

(gave 777 to /confluence and /var/atlassian/...)

when i start service confluence i have error :

runuser\[4286\]: pam_unix(runuser:session): session closed for user confluence

i try to start from command line bin/start-confluence.sh the result is the same i can't login aas other user. ONLY ADMIN.

Is this cornflex working correct for someone?


Answers:
author: Diego
body: Hello [@Bahman Sharzad](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1524631) !

As I understand, you need to login to Confluence with users from an external user directory.

For users to be able to login to Confluence we need to give them the correct permissions within Confluence itself. You can check our documentation about it here:
> * [++***\[Confluence Server\] Manage Users***++](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/manage-users-151516.html)

If you need more insight into the connection between your LDAP, these documents may prove useful:
> * [++***\[Confluence Server\] Connecting to an LDAP Directory***++](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/connecting-to-an-ldap-directory-229838241.html)
> * [++***\[Confluence Server\] Connecting to an Internal Directory with LDAP Authentication***++](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/connecting-to-an-internal-directory-with-ldap-authentication-229838462.html)

The error *pam_unix(runuser:session): session closed for user confluence* could mean a number of things. You can check if something is written into the Confluence logs. Here is more information on how to work with Confluence logs:
> * [++***\[Confluence Server\] Working with Confluence Logs***++](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/working-with-confluence-logs-108364721.html)

Something I need to point out is that giving full access to Confluence folders to users (the 777) is usually taken as not ideal. Here is our documentation on the recommended settings:
> * [++***\[Confluence Server\] Creating a Dedicated User Account on the Operating System to Run Confluence***++](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/creating-a-dedicated-user-account-on-the-operating-system-to-run-confluence-255362445.html)

Dishing out chmod 777 gives full control of the folders to everyone who uses the system, leaving a door wide open into your system.

Let us hear from you!
Is it possible to use a page properties report macro get data from other page properties report
Asked by Murali:

I am creating a page properties report macro per division that consolidates the page properties from various pages within the division. I would like to consolidate all the division values to show them in a global page. Is it possible to achieve that?


Answers:
author: Katerina Kovriga {Stiltsoft}
body: Hi [@Murali](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3971125) ,

You were suggested to use the [Table Filter and Charts for Confluence](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/27447/table-filter-and-charts-for-confluence?hosting=server&tab=overview) app in your previous question about the [Page Properties Report macro and filtration](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Feedback-Forum-questions/How-to-filter-a-page-properties-report-macro-using-one-of-the/qaq-p/1450161?utm_source=atlcomm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=subscription_search_question&utm_content=topic).

The same add-on will help you to solve your current case.

**Step 1** is to use the [Table Excerpt/Table Excerpt Include](https://docs.stiltsoft.com/display/public/TFAC/How+to+use+Table+Excerpt+and+Table+Excerpt+Include+macros) macros to collect your multiple division Page Properties reports on a global page.

**The second step** is to merge your division reports into one big table with the help of the [Table Transformer](https://docs.stiltsoft.com/display/public/TFAC/How+to+use+Table+Transformer+macro) macro.

![](https://docs.stiltsoft.com/download/attachments/42241562/macro%20browser%20merge%20tables.png?version=1&modificationDate=1572269989000&api=v2&effects=border-simple,shadow-kn)


Tags: server
How to remove the Key being displayed in Jira Issue macro with option display as Single Issue?
Asked by Murali:

I have created a Jira Issue macro and used "Single Issue" for the "Display as" field. Under columns I have selected "Status" as I want to see only the status of that issue. Now when it is rendered I get the Key as well as the Status field value. Is it possible to remove the Key and show only the Status field value?


Answers:
author: Ste Wright
body: Hi [@Murali](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3971125)

Not that I know of; the single issue choice is like a hyperlink to the issue - it shows the summary and status as default.

You could search for one key and then visualise it in a table, with the only field set as "Status"?

Depending on whether this is Cloud or Server - and where it's going on the page - you could then use a column, panel, etc to limit how much space the table takes up on the page. It might result in a scroll box though.

Worth a try as an alternative :)

Ste


Tags: feedback-forum
How to filter a page properties report macro using one of the fields in page properties?
Asked by Murali:

I have page properties in which one of the fields is "due date". When I collate them all using labels to show in page properties report macro, I would like to filter using "due date". Is it possible to achieve this?


Answers:
author: Thomas Bowskill
body: Hi [@Murali](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3971125)

I do this a lot with a paid-for plugin [Table and Filter Charts for Confluence](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/27447/table-filter-and-charts-for-confluence?hosting=cloud&tab=overview). There I use page properties reports to create tables that I can apply filters on top of. A very useful add-on.

I'm not aware of anything you can do RE filtering without an add on.


Tags: feedback-forum
hide one button in page
Asked by Chaoyong Huang:

When I was not logon , one button called "more options" showed in page ,but I do not want anyone who without permission downloaded my texts or attachments, how can I do?

please connect with me at yangjinyu@smartbi.com.cn?Thank you\~![question.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/105697i2C7A7392E8FA472D/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "question.png")


Answers:
author: Ollie Guan
body: Hello [@Chaoyong Huang](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/331047) ,

At the moment, permissions for downloading attachments can't be set. To disable attachment downloading you need to edit your velocity files. Attachments can currently be downloaded in two separate ways:

* Viewing the attachments for a page
* Viewing all the attachments for a Space (Browse \> Attachments)

These customizations will disable attachment downloads for all users, including administrators.

[How to disable attachment downloads](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-to-disable-attachment-downloads-215484007.html?_ga=2.69861200.1137329577.1579345342-1478559027.1570682324)

comments: author: Ollie Guan
body: BTW, you can also try to combine the methods mentioned in the following two articles to hide page elements from Anonymous.

[How to hide elements in Confluence using CSS or JavaScript](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-to-hide-elements-in-confluence-using-css-or-javascript-313458894.html?_ga=2.125710602.1636696001.1596417274-1478559027.1570682324)

[How to hide Tools for Anonymous Users and Specific Groups in Confluence](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-to-hide-people-who-can-view-option-in-page-tools-for-anonymous-users-and-specific-groups-in-confluence-1018269689.html)
Service desk customer access
Asked by Conveniar:

I have the access granted to the customers of the service desk portal to my space, but when the user accesses the base url (which shows the space mentioned) it gives a permission error. Access is successful only if you type the complete space url. I would like that, even in the base url, the service desk client could have access to the space.


Answers:
author: Mariana_Pryshliak_Saasjet
body: Hello [@Conveniar](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/865872)

You can find a detailed solution for your issue in this discussion: <https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-Service-Desk-questions/Customers-can-t-access-Service-Desk-Portals/qaq-p/1137187>

I hope, you find this discussion helpful too.

Have a nice day.Best regards, Mariana

comments: author: Conveniar
body: Hi. Thanks for answered.  
My question is about confluence access. Not the service desk access. Service Desk is ok.
Customizing a Personal Feed
Asked by Lesley Heizman:

Is there a way on your homepage or another method for customizing a feed of updated pages/etc. you would like to see? I can see when I login to Confluence on the right the Feed with all updates or popular updates, but I have users asking if it's possible to designate which spaces they would like updates for.

I know they could go into their personal spaces and use the Recently Updated Macro and then designate which spaces they would like to see updates for, but wondering if there is a better way to do this!


Answers:
author: Sharon Helms
body: Hi [@Lesley Heizman](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/3504989) ,

You might want to consider exploring whether [Atlassian Teams](https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/teams-in-atlassian-products-976161199.html) could help your users. Each team has a page on which you can see recent activity of the team members in one place.

I don't think a team page shows as much activity as the Recently Updated Macro solution you described, and it's not customizable by space, but perhaps it could be an option.

Best wishes, Sharon


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

feed

space

watch