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Each week, Atlassian rolls out new features, updates, and changes to Confluence. This is a page where we can keep track of these release notes and highlight any changes that will affect our use of Confluence at PUL. The links below will go to the full set of releases; expand the Highlights section underneath to view highlights relevant to us at PUL.
See also: Atlassian’s community blog where Confluence highlights are posted regularly
Version history now available for databases: You can now view and restore previous versions of your databases, giving you greater flexibility and control over your database content.
Nest expands within expands: We've introduced the ability to nest expands within other expands in the editor. This can help you organize the hierarchy of content, improving readability and navigation within documents.
Multi-select drag and drop: You can now select and move multiple elements simultaneously by using the drag handle.
"Watch" all items in content tree: You can now watch all items within a content tree in Confluence. This update improves your ability to track relevant updates and changes effectively.
Create a new page draft while editing a page with greater speed and simplicity
While editing a page, you can now type /Create Confluence page and instantly create a brand new page with greater simplicity and speed than ever before.
Editor: Add media from weblinks
You can now add media, including images and videos, directly from web links into your Confluence pages.
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Space details now have a modernized look
Space admins can now edit the space name, key, description, and home page with fewer clicks. The list of Admins is now identified with profile pictures instead of full names.
Spaces now have owners
You can now assign an owner to a space. Space owners can be one user or a user group.
While a space can have many admins, it can only have one user or group set as the owner.
Space owners or anyone in a group assigned as space owner are granted all permissions on a space.
Spaces now have owners - Can be one user or a user group
While a space can have many admins, it can only have one user or group set as the owner.
Space owners or anyone in a group assigned as space owner are granted all permissions on a space.
To assign a space owner, a space admin can:
Select Space settings from the left-side navigation panel.
Select General --> Space details to open the Space details tab.
In the Owner field, input a user's name or group's name.
An easier way to locate your content within a space
We've beautified and enhanced the breadcrumbs (the path showing content's location within a space) at the top of every piece of content, so now it's easier than ever to review where your content is within an entire content tree.
Select the space name in the breadcrumbs of your content. A dropdown will appear, clearly displaying the full breadcrumbs path of your content's location in the content tree.
Editor: Nest expands within expands
Security: Prevent people from using public links in specific spaces (see public links rule)
AI Features: Get contextual suggestions with the new Atlassian Intelligence (AI) button in Confluence
Editor: Import HTML content into Confluence spaces
Editor: Default block image insertion: Images will now be inserted as blocks by default, improving document structure.
Version control: Summarize differences between versions of a page
Multi-column support: Create up to five columns in your page layout.
Drag-and-drop: You can create, remove, or rearrange columns by selecting the drag handle and dropping it where you would like to insert a layout.
Layout resizing: Adjust column widths to suit your content.
Nested expands
Nested expands: You can now create nested expands within other expands, allowing for deeper levels of content organization.
Improved Editor functionality: The editor now supports more complex content structures, making it easier to manage detailed information.
Simplified space creation with two types of spaces - Collaboration and Knowledge Base
To create a space:
Select Create from the Confluence navigation bar at the top of the screen.
Select Space from the dropdown menu.
Choose the option that best fits the purpose of the space you're creating.
Confirm your choice, making changes to the defaults as needed.
Editor: Add media from web links
Image and video upload from web links: The new feature allows you to insert media by pasting a URL, making it faster for you to add online resources to your content.
Updated toolbar and quick actions: The toolbar and quick action commands now open a popup with two tabs, "file" and "link", for more flexible media insertion.
An easier way to locate your content within a space
Select the space name in the breadcrumbs of your content. A dropdown will appear, clearly displaying the full breadcrumbs path of your content's location in the content tree. You can also opt to move your content by selecting Move from the dropdown*.* This new and improved breadcrumbs experience will be available everywhere you can view and create content in Confluence.