🌟 The Ultimate Guide to Confluence Panels 🎨📋

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Color and layout go beyond simple aesthetics; they are powerful tools in guiding user experience. Research from Nielsen Norman Group reveals that users typically leave a webpage within 10–20 seconds. However, with a clear visual hierarchy, engagement skyrockets.

For Confluence users, panels are a go-to solution to add structure and visual appeal. This guide will cover Confluence's built-in panels and show how the Aura Content Formatting Macros can take your Confluence pages to the next level.

📌 What Are Panels in Confluence?

In Confluence, panels are content blocks that help you organize and emphasize sections of your page. Typically, a panel includes a title, an icon, and a content area, making it a straightforward yet effective tool.

Benefits of Using Panels:

• Improved Readability: Panels break up long content, making it easier for readers to follow.
• Enhanced Organization: Panels provide logical structure, helping users find information faster.
• Visual Appeal: With color and layout options, panels draw attention to key areas on the page.

🛠️ Native Panel Macros in Confluence

Confluence provides a few panel types out of the box, including:

• Info Panel: Ideal for general information.
• Note Panel: Perfect for emphasizing notes or key points.
• Tip Panel: Great for highlighting helpful tips or insights.
• Warning Panel: Used to draw attention to warnings or essential notices.

🎨 Customized Panels in Confluence Cloud

Due to popular demand, Confluence Cloud now offers added customization options for panels. You can add or change emojis, pick from various background colors, and use the floating toolbar to create more visually engaging pages.

🚫 Limitations of Native Confluence Panels

While helpful, built-in panels have some limitations:

• Customization Constraints: Limited options for colors, icons, and text.
• Aesthetic Limitations: Standardized designs may not match all branding needs.
• No Interactive Features: Unable to nest other macros or add interactive elements.

These limitations can impact the visual appeal and functionality of your pages. Engaging, custom visuals are essential for retaining user attention, as supported by studies showing the importance of good design.

🌟 Supercharge Confluence with Aura

Aura Content Formatting Macros is an advanced suite of tools developed by Appanvil to enhance the visual appeal and functionality of Confluence pages. With macros like buttons, cards, panels, tabs, and more, Aura makes it easy to create dynamic, engaging content.

With Aura, you get access to extensive customization, template management, and seamless integration for improved readability and user experience.

✨ Aura Panels: Next-Level Customization

Aura Panels are a flagship feature of the Aura suite, offering flexibility to create visually appealing, interactive panels that go beyond Confluence’s native offerings.

Key Benefits of Aura Panels:

• Customization: Adjust backgrounds, borders, text formatting, and more.
• Integration: Easily aligns with your existing content and branding.
• Advanced Features: Nest other macros, add interactive elements like buttons or tables, and bring extra depth to your content.

🚀 How to Use Aura Panels

Inserting the Aura Panel Macro:

1. Navigate to the Confluence page you want to edit.
2. Click "Edit" or press “E” to enter edit mode.
3. Add the Macro: Click the + button (Insert More Content), select Other macros, and choose the Aura Panel macro, or simply type “/” and start typing the macro name.

Configuring the Panel Settings:

Header Settings:

• Title: Adjust color, font weight, and size to make your title pop.
• Icon: Select an icon to represent your header visually, adjusting its color and size as needed.
• Alignment: Position content left, center, or right to fit your layout.
• Background Color: Create visual separation with a background color for the header.
• Divider: Add a line between the header and content, adjusting its color and width for a clean look.

General Settings:

• Size: Customize the panel dimensions or choose the 100% width option.
• Text Formatting: Adjust font properties and spacing for readability.
• Background Color: Set a body background color that matches your design.
• Border and Corners: Choose a border style and adjust the border color, adding rounded corners for softer edges.
• Shadow: Add depth with shadow effects.

Editing or Removing the Macro:

• Open the Confluence page, enter edit mode, select the Aura Panel macro, and choose Edit or Remove as needed.

🏆 Conclusion

Panels are essential for creating organized, eye-catching content on Confluence, but native panels often lack the customizability and functionality users need. Aura Panels overcome these limitations, adding advanced features, interactive elements, and extensive styling options to transform your Confluence pages into engaging, user-friendly content hubs.

Elevate your Confluence experience with Aura—try it today and see the difference! For an in-depth introduction, book a free, personalized demo with our experts.