youngmon/atlassian-qna huggingface dataset:
Hide side from side bar
Asked by J?rgen Zahrer:

In the side bar sides are listed to users although they have no permissions to see them.  
That's not ok. Even apache httpd is capable to hide them. Users will ask why, but there is always a reason not to show.

I did not find any way to manage it... What can I do?


Answers:
author: cmac
body: Hi [@J?rgen Zahrer](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1575801),

Welcome to the community. You can configure the sidebar in Confluence server using the following: [Configure Sidebar](https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/configure-the-sidebar-317194694.html). It's also possible to [hide sections in the sidebar](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-do-i-hide-all-updates-or-popular-from-the-dashboard-sidebar-879956248.html)if you want to exclude entire sections.

Users should only be able to see activity and pages they can access.

Chris


Tags: confluence-server

server
Will I be able to combine different calendars (e.g. outlook and google calendars into one calendar ?
Asked by Spyros Konstantinidis:

Will I be able to combine different calendars (e.g. outlook and google calendars into one calendar ?


Answers:
author: Shannon S
body: Hi Spyros,

You can create a calendar using a single .ics file but you won't be able to import additional .ics files once the calendar has been created.

This is not something that we plan to implement in the near future:

* [CONFSERVER-50134](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFSERVER-50134)

However, as they are separate calendars, I would recommend creating one separate calendar for each calendar. Then, in Team calendars, you can make sure to "Show all events" for all the calendars that you subscribe to, and they will appear as one calendar in your view.

Let me know if you have any questions about that.

Regards,

Shannon


Tags: google-calendar

ms-outlook

team-calendars-for-confluence
How does confluence handles project tasks management, project documentation and knowledge repository
Asked by Spyros Konstantinidis:

I am currently evaluating confluence as possible solution for a small demand/project management center. I would like to understand how it handles project tasks (assigning, tracking) as well as project documentation (project charter, MoM's, project plan etc). Moreover I would like if it has the possibility to create a knowledge repository that will be populated from Lessons Learned feedback from project stakeholders.


Answers:
author: Cristian Rosas [Tecnofor]
body: Hi [@Spyros Konstantinidis](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1575502),

It looks like you are going to need a mix between Jira and Confluence (both Atlassian products and the tools to link them are out of the box).

Confluence can handle project documentation and knowledge base, but for project tasks (and it GREATLY depends on what kind of project task management you need) the best option is Jira.

Check these links:

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/confluence-evaluator-resources/confluence-business-case>  
<https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/confluence-evaluator-resources/confluence-document-management-system>  
<https://confluence.atlassian.com/confeval/confluence-evaluator-resources/confluence-features-functions>  
<https://confluence.atlassian.com/jiracorecloud/project-management-803373924.html>

My company, as an atlassian partner, have implemented this solution (and are implementing it right now) and the feedback is as good as it can be. You can also find demos easily


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Cannot create issue from Confluence
Asked by Rina:

When I highlight some text in viewing form in Confluence, I can see Jira's icon. I click it and then I can see dialog window with error message:

"

* The required field **Linked Issues** is not available in this dialog. You will need to [create your issue directly in JIRA](https://bonusway.atlassian.net/secure/CreateIssueDetails!Init.jspa?pid=10002&issuetype=10006&summary=5303%20%5Bidea%5D%20Add%20ability%20to%20hide%20option%20%22Make%20purchase%20without%20cashback%22%20in%20deep%20link%20creating%20tool).

"

And there is nothing I can do from Confluence page in order to create a task in Jira. This field "Linked Issues" is not required, I've made it optional in Fields configuration.

So I have no idea how to fix that now, could anyone help me to handle this problem?


Answers:
author: Yogesh Mude
body: Hi [@Rina](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1523302)

Welcome to the community!

Creating issue from Confluence will allow only system field will be populated on confluence dialogue. If other than the system fields are required then issue creation will fail with a warning.

supported fields are as follows.

* Component
* Fix Versions
* Affect Versions
* Priority
* Due date
* Environment
* Assignee
* Reporter
* Labels

Below is the issue has been raised to Atlassian support for the same, please vote and watch to the issue.

<https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-41726>

As this is cloud instance please raise a ticket to Atlassian.

comments: author: Rina
body: But we don't have required custom fields, only system fields are required.


author: Yogesh Mude
body: Please check the field configuration for the respective project in which you are trying to create a ticket from the confluence.


author: Rina
body: okay, i use for two projects the same field configuration, but for one of them I can't create issue from Confluence and for second one it's possible. What can that be then? what to check?


author: Yogesh Mude
body: Please check and compare the screen scheme for both the projects? and check the create Issue permission as well.


author: Rina
body: the same


author: Yogesh Mude
body: Check if the **Linked issues** field has been added on Create issue screen for the project, in which it is not allowing to create and the issue type.


author: Rina
body: it has been


author: Konstantin Iakovlev
body: I have the same issue. Even I did optional Linked Issue at screen, Confluence still continues to show error "The required field Linked Issues is not available in this dialog. You will need to create your issue directly in Jira.".


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

jira

jira-cloud
Need JAVA REST API for knowledge base in JIRAConfluence
Asked by Narasimha A:

Can you please provide JAVA REST API for knowledge base in JIRA confluence.

Our requirement is get all the knowledge base articles through porgrammatically


Answers:
author: Tansu Akdeniz
body: Hi [@Narasimha A](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1571055),

KB is linked to a specific space in Confluence. You can use Confluence REST api in order to retrive pages and contents in this space.

Confluence REST: <https://developer.atlassian.com/server/confluence/confluence-rest-api-examples/>

Ex:

```
https://BASE_URL/rest/api/content?spaceKey=ABCD&expand=body.storagerest
```

Tansu


Tags: atl-adm

atlassian-support
how to insert pagebreak into confluence wiki page
Asked by Benedito Silveira:

I exported confluence wiki page into pdf and word format however the desired contents are not in the particular page. How to access the pagebreak feature in confluence wiki?


Answers:
author: Tansu Akdeniz
body: Hi [@Benedito Silveira](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1558564),

Go to Confluence Admin -\> User Macros -\> Create a user macro

* Give a macro name (ex: pagebreak), category, etc.
* Select "No Macro Body"
* Add the line below to "Template"

```
## @noparams
<div style="page-break-before:always;"></div>
```

Than, user this macro in page content where you want add a page break for export.

Solution 2:

* Add a "Div" macro
* Paste **page-break-after:always**; to the style section.

Alternatively, you can do more customization for pdf export: <https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/customize-exports-to-pdf-724764825.html?_ga=2.183662246.1411781722.1530248585-879743838.1529914348>

Tansu Akdeniz

comments: author: Mel DuPont
body: Please correct Solution 1 to include a single space before the closing div tag, like so:

```
<div style="page-break-before:always;"> </div>
```


author: Andreas Linsinger
body: See the docu: <https://confluence.atlassian.com/confkb/how-to-create-a-page-break-function-in-confluence-to-control-pagination-in-pdf-exports-735943076.html>
how to insert pagebreak into confluence page
Asked by Benedito Silveira:

I exported confluence wiki page into word and pdf file but I am unable to view pagebreak feature


Answers:
author: Davin Studer
body: You could create a user macro that would be invisible in page view mode, but would trigger a page break when printed. Example below.

**Macro Name:**   
page_break

**Macro Title:**   
Page Break

**Description:**   
This will set a page break before this when printing or exporting.

**Macro Body Processing:**   
No macro body

**Template:**

```
## Developed by: Davin Studer
## Date created: 03/25/2016
## @noparams
<div style="page-break-before:always;"></div>
```
The following error(s) occurred: There was an error loading preview. Please try again later.
Asked by Joey Mejias:

Dunno why this error is occurring. Anyone else experiencing this?

Given permissions for access to Confluence Cloud spaces is being edited

When users are added to a whitelist for access

And the settings are saved

Then an error is displayed with the following message:

"The following error(s) occurred: There was an error loading preview. Please try again later."


Answers:
author: Jonathan Smith
body: Hey Joey,

Please supply a bit more information.

* What kind of file?
* File size?
* Confluence Cloud or Server?

I have had issues in the past where large files will not generate a preview. Worst case, users can still download the file and open using the application.

comments: author: Joey Mejias
body: Edited. Thanks.  

Please advise.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Multiple assignee for a task: Only first user shows unassigned task in profile.
Asked by Jonathan Smith:

Currently if we list a Confluence task assigned to multiple users, the task will only display on the task page for the user in the first spot.

* Example: \[ \] @ user 1 [@User 2](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1568775) Task name //date.
* Task displays only in user 1's task page within profile.

Any idea how to make a task appear on all assigned user's task page?


Answers:
author: Isabelle Flores
body: Hi [@Jonathan Smith](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/288899),

Confluence does not currently support assigning tasks to multiple users.

There's an open feature request here (<https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-26786>) - please vote for it if it's something you'd find useful!

Isabelle
How do I add a page header image while exporting to pdf?
Asked by Ravindranath Mopparthy:

I tried the technique mentioned here: <https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/advanced-pdf-export-customizations-198806890.html>

I added css style like below, under pdf stylesheet

1.

   ```
    @page  
   ```

2.

   ```
   {  
   ```

3.

   ```
      @@top-left { 
   ```

4.

   ```
       background-image: url("https://nviera.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/676528129/FINALLOGO.png?api=v2")  
   ```

5.

   ```
      }  
   ```

   It didn't work.

I tried adding the following to pdf layout

1.

   ```
   <div style="margin-top: 10.0mm;">  
   ```

2.

   ```
     <img src="https://nviera.atlassian.net/wiki/download/attachments/676528129/FINALLOGO.png?api=v2" />  
   ```

3.

   ```
   </div>  
   ```

   This didn't work either. I verified that I was using a proper existing image url, by following the image link, and I was able to download successfully.

The documentation is confusing. Finally I failed and asking for help.


Answers:
author: Emily Errico
body: It's been a while since I wrote our styling, but it still works so let me see if I can remember how I did it.

I added this to PDF Layout. The /download link between "quotes" has to be stored somewhere in your space. Then you take the image link from there, and edit it so it starts with /download and ends with your file type, like .png.

```
 <div style="margin-top: 10.0mm; text-align:left"> 
 <img src="/download/attachments/1111/s.png" /> 
</div> 
> 
```

In the PDF Stylesheet, I have the following code under [@Bonifacp](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1543366).

```
 @top-left 
 { 
 content: element(header); 
 hr 
 { 
 display: block; 
 height: 1px; 
 border: 0; 
 border-top: 2px solid #a8a8a8; 
 margin: 1em; 
 padding: 0; 
 } 
 } 
```

So the main difference between what you and I did is that I called back to the header code with "content: element(header);". Try doing that, and also cutting your link down to:

```
/download/attachments/676528129/FINALLOGO.png
```

Disclaimer: I am not fluent in CSS at all. I don't know why mine works or how to explain it in any more depth. I wrote it through researching Atlassian documentation and other online resources as well as MANY trial and error tests.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you run into another wall with the CSS styling, I spent an obnoxious amount of time on ours.

comments: author: Ravindranath Mopparthy
body: Thx buddy. I will try out the way you did and see if it works for me. Meanwhile, i chose to use google docs to create documentation for now.


author: Emily Errico
body: No problem, please keep me posted so I can verify that this is a helpful solution I can offer to others.

I understand the appeal of Google Docs, I grew up using it and find it very intuitive. I've never thought of using it for a wiki or documentation base.
Is it possible to modify the format of cards in Trello and/or Jira to allow for a specific layout?
Asked by Kevin Huntsman:

In my workplace, we often use Trello to track tasks. Within my Product Development team, we would like to utilize the card system of Trello or Jira; however, we are looking for a repeatable customized format to allow for separate teams to upload data, forms, etc. for a project. Can Trello or Jira cards be modified to the point that they resemble Templates/Blueprints from Confluence?


Answers:
author: marc -Collabello--Phase Locked-
body: [@Kevin Huntsman](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1573120)If your process is used often, depends on a structured format and you have the expertise: use Jira for this problem.

You can solve this with Trello, BUT part of the solution will need to be conventions on how your Product Development team edits Trello cards. So more freedom, and opportunity for human errors.

comments: author: Kevin Huntsman
body: Marc. Excellent. Thank you very much for the response. I suspected that Jira was the right approach, but I don't have the expertise in Jira per se. When you say, "use Jira", does that mean that, with some effort, working within Jira, the card can be customized with a fair amount freedom or that I should "import" a Blueprint/Template from Confluence into Jira?


author: marc -Collabello--Phase Locked-
body: In principle, Jira can be customized. But that requires expertise. I can't judge if you or your team have this expertise (and I'm currently not a Jira wizard myself).


Tags: trello
Getting error - Sign in with Google temporarily disabled
Asked by Brandon Parker:

The app that is trying to be used is google sheets. This issue is not affecting all of our users, only some. Which makes it more puzzling. ![Confluence-Error.png](/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/25681iF57AC63B4F453707/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "Confluence-Error.png")


Answers:
author: cmac
body: Hi Brandon,

Welcome to the community.

This issue is related to current High priority bug [CONFCLOUD-59617](https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-59617). It is currently being worked on and we will provide updates in the ticket.

Chris

comments: author: Brandon Parker
body: Okay, thank you for your quick response. I will wait for an update on this issue.

-Brandon


author: Brad Hayes
body: Any way I can intentionally reproduce this behaviour? My gmail account is personal, not my professional Jira account. I will NEVER want to sign in with my google credentials and it is extremely annoying being prompted with it every day.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
can't edit restrictions
Asked by Aoibhe Charlott Kennedy:

hi seem to be having trouble with restrictions as I am getting this error message

**You're not allowed to change these restrictions. It's either due to edit restrictions on the page, or permissions settings for this space.**

hoping someone can help


Answers:
author: Jonathan Smith
body: [@Aoibhe Charlott Kennedy](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1572909)

It sounds like you do not have "Restrictions" access in the target space.

If you are not the space admin, reach out to that person and have them give you "restrictions" access in space tools / permissions.

comments: author: Jonathan Smith
body: * Here is more information about [Page Restrictions](https://confluence.atlassian.com/conf66/page-restrictions-943961704.html)from Atlassian.
Confluence HTML macro - not in add-on list
Asked by Karen Goeller:

According to this article, it's possible to turn on the Confluence HTML macros (with the warning about cross-site scripting vulnerability duly heeded). However, following those instructions I am not seeing that macro listed anywhere.

<https://confluence.atlassian.com/doc/html-macro-38273085.html>

We're on Cloud - is that why? Anyone else see it?

Failing that, are there any similar add-ons that you use and recommend that would accomplish the same thing?

Thanks!


Answers:
author: Jonathan Smith
body: [@Karen Goeller](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/187274),

Based on this previous [community article](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-questions/How-do-I-enable-HTML-Macro/qaq-p/319946), enabling HTML is not available on Cloud.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
Page Include: Can this span multiple spaces in Confluence Cloud
Asked by Pat D'Ambrosio:

Hi!

My documentation has the following requirements:

1. Multiple spaces for variants of a single product base

2. 90% of the content is shared and will be written/edited in one location while appearing in different spaces.

3. 10% of the information will be different.

?: Will the PageInclude macro work?

?: If not, is there a workaround/another solution for single sourcing?

?: Would moving to the server version make a difference?

Thanks,

Pat


Answers:
author: cmac
body: Hi Pat,

Yes, the [page include macro](https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/include-page-macro-724765214.html) is able to source pages from the same as well as other spaces on your site using the syntax included. Does this meet your requirement?

Are you getting different behavior on your site?

Chris


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud
User Profile macro is not getting updated
Asked by Sean Brundle:

After the new update to confluence when attempting to use the user profile macro the data seems to be pulling from another source other than the user's user profile page. Any updates to the user profile page is not reflected in the user profile macro. Further investigation to other users it seems that this macro is pulling data from the old user profile page that I am unable to access. The new user profile page does not get reflected on the user profile macro. For example one user had his cell phone, name, company, emails, and other information filled out but if I go to his user profile page now it shows only his email and any new changes do not get reflected in the macro


Answers:
author: Sean Brundle
body: Support said they are aware of the issue but there is no current work around. Here is the bug ticket to track <https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CONFCLOUD-61408>

comments: author: Kirsten Erwin
body: Thank you! I'll watch the bug.


author: Kirsten Erwin
body: We're having this issue, too.


author: thais
body: Hi, Sean,

As we'll need further information, such as the user and details of your instance, we opened a ticket on your behalf at Support that should reach you soon.

Best regards,  
Thais

comments: author: Sangyeon Won
body: Hi Thais,  
We are also having same issue (on cloud version) when user has updated their profile, it does not reflect with updated information on "User Profile Macro".


author: thais
body: Hi, Sangyeon Won,

Thank you for reaching out. A ticket with the Support team will reach you soon regarding this issue.

Best regards,  
Thais


author: Sangyeon Won
body: Hi Thais,  
Has anyone from your support team looked at this issue yet?  
It's almost been a half year and nothing has been done.  
We are hoping to see some sort of feedback regarding this. Thanks.


Tags: cloud

confluence-cloud

macro
[confiform-usage] "Look up and set WS value" -> Field Definition Rule action and "Dynamic Dropdown"
Asked by Rohit Agarwal:

I am using the following:

Confiform form Definition

Confiform field definition: "f1" (type: readonly)

Confiform field definition: "f3" (type: Dynamic Dropdown (auto-suggest) - webservice)

Confiform field Definition Rule: for "f3" (Lookup and set WS value); values to set: "f1=\[entry.\<customer-field-name\>\]"

Background:

all the webservices return JSON object.

From where I stand-

when I register an entry to the form. The dynamic drop down works flawlessly. When it comes to running the Definition Rule for 'f3', it happens to.

<br />

Problem occurrence:

in the step where the values are being set from the returned JSON object.

"f1=\[entry.\<customer-field-name\>\]"

the issue appears when the 'custom-field-name' contains '_ (underscore)'

I have tried reading different fields from the returned JSON object from the API called with Definition rules. The values for 'custom-field-name' as only alphabets works like a charm. when the field name contains '_ (underscore)' the processing fails somehow and no values are assigned to 'f1'

Thanks a ton in advance for any help I can get. if this method works, I will have a significant improvement to the performance of the form.

NOTE: Due to confidentiality I cannot share the form definitions or any screenshots or form source code. Therefore, I tried to describe this to the best of my abilities. In case, this is not clear, kindly get back to me seeking clarification. If you know how to perform a WS look up with field definitions and if you know how definition rules work - this should be easy for you to comprehend.


Answers:
author: Rohit Agarwal
body: [@Alex Medved _ConfiForms_](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/781630)- tagging you to reach the answer quicker. Sorry, if it has reached you in the middle of something important.

comments: author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: [@Rohit Agarwal](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1067906)

I need to see how the JSON is structured. Only knowing the structure is possible to advise anything


author: Rohit Agarwal
body: Is there a way I can reach you outside the community?


author: Alex Medved _ConfiForms_
body: [@Rohit Agarwal](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1067906)

Yes, of course. Please use the [Support Request Form](https://wiki.vertuna.com/display/VERTUNA/Support+Request+Form) on our site.


Tags: confiforms

confluence-app
How can I change the order of the first column in 'Page Properties Report' macro?
Asked by vinay B:

I created a table in Confluence 5.8.18. Using 'Page Properties' and 'Page Properties Report' macro I am able to display this data in another confluence page. i am able to change the order of all the columns but first column. Is there an easy way to sort this? Thanks in advance.


Answers:
author: Jonathan Smith
body: Hi [@vinay B](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1572121),

In Confluence 6.6.1, the Title column will always display first.

Based on testing, placing Title (B) in a different column order still won't work. Even if we could hide the first Title (A) column via HTML, the Title (B) column won't pull in results.

![title.jpg](https://community.atlassian.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/25686iEC05E703B5FBFDEF/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999 "title.jpg")

comments: author: vinay B
body: Thanks Jonathan