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Create or edit a regular Confluence page and embed the Property Group macro:
In the Confluence editor, choose + > Other Macros
Find and select the Property Group macro
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The macro placeholder (grey box) is displayed in the editor where you have added the macro to the page. The placeholder reflects the macro configuration. When inserting the macro for the first time there hasn’t been any configuration yet which is why it will always look as follows:
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Using the macro in edit mode
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Select a previously created property group in the left sidebar of the macro dialog. Your assigned properties will appear which can be edited within there.
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After filling out the properties you click on ‘Save’. The macro placeholder will reflect the applied values. BILD
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To edit the values just edit the macro again and save your changes. You can choose to edit your Confluence page or publish it.
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Due to a technical limitation copying and pasting the macro on the same page or across pages will cause the macros to stay in sync. If you don't want this you are advised to insert a new macro on your page instead of copying and pasting it. |
Using the macro in view mode
The Property Group macro can also be used in the view mode. Everyone who can access the page (viewing permissions) can also view the macro.BILD
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All properties will be displayed, even the ones who have no values. To edit the properties you don’t need to go into the edit mode. By hovering over the properties you can change the values directly. BILDAll properties can be edited here without any limitations.
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Only users with editing permissions can interact with the macro. |
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Reviewing the change log
All actions within the Property Group macro are logged. Below the macro the name and timestamp of the last editor is displayed. BILD
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By clicking on this hint you can access the change log.BILD
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All edits are listed in the change log. This includes:
Name of the editor
Time of the edit
Previous value
New value
edited on page version
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Once you remove the Property Group macro the corresponding change log is deleted. |
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Learn how to display collected information that is stored in the Property Group macros in a clear and comprehensive table.