Markdown is a lightweight markup language that allows you to add formatting elements to plain text, making it an essential tool for creating organized and visually appealing content.
In this article, we'll explore how to incorporate Markdown into your pages, including advanced features such as images, links, diagrams, and more. By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped to transform your Confluence pages into dynamic and information-rich documents using Markdown.
Let's get started and unlock the full potential of your content!
Animated guide
Follow along with the video below to learn how to insert images.
Step-by-Step
Alternatively, follow the step by step guide below:
1. Open the editor for a new or existing Confluence page
Choose where to insert the Markdown.
2. Insert the Markdown Macro
Either click on the '+' in the editor toolbar and select Markdown, or type /markdown
3. Choose which source to insert the Markdown from
Here you can choose where to add the Markdown from, either (a) from a URL, (b) from scratch or (c) from a template.
4. In this guide, we'll create a new Markdown from a template
5. Edit the Markdown content accordingly
6. Once you're happy, click Insert
7. Your Markdown content is now embedded in the Confluence page
8. Click on Update to save your changes
9. Your Markdown is now visible in the view page mode
You will find buttons to maximize and edit the content in the top right.
10. In edit mode you can change the title and content of the Markdown easily
Click on the maximize button to get a larger view for updating the content.
