How do I change the @ user mention to display first name then surname globally?

Kathryn Reddie

I would like to change our entire Confluence instance to display first name, surname globally when you use the @ user mention feature.

I know you can do it manually each time you use the @ function, but I'd like to expand that functionality for all users.

Thanks.
Kathryn.

Ste Wright

Hi @Kathryn Reddie

You can default how the user's name appears.

If you manage users locally on your Jira / Confluence instance, you could update the users' names to be "name, surname" and this will default how they show in @ mentions.

If you are managing your users by LDAP or similar, this answer might be of use, which shows an issue and possible resolutions to it.

Ste