The Visual Power 🎨 of Icons in Confluence

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Did you know people remember only 20% of what they read, but an impressive 80% of what they see? 🌟 That’s why icons in Confluence are a game-changer. Whether it’s a simple emoji or a sleek custom icon, visuals can make your content more engaging, memorable, and impactful.

Let’s explore how you can leverage icons to create visually stunning Confluence pages. 

💻 Icons and Emojis: What Confluence Offers by Default

Confluence makes it easy to add icons and emojis for a touch of visual flair. Here’s a quick guide to get started:

✏️ Insert Emojis from the Toolbar

1. Edit your page: While editing, click the emoji icon in the toolbar.
2. Select your emoji: Choose from a wide range of emojis to enhance your content. Just click, and it’s added!

⌨️ Use Keyboard Shortcuts for Quick Emoji Access

Speed up your emoji game with shortcuts:

• Mac: CMD + CTRL + Space opens the emoji menu.
• Once open, type a keyword (e.g., “heart” ❤️) to find your desired emoji instantly.

🎨 Customize with Your Own Emojis

Want to go beyond standard emojis? Confluence lets you upload custom emojis! While they’re perfect for personalization, keep in mind that they’re visible only within Confluence.

Here’s how:

1. Click the emoji icon and select "Add your own emoji."
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2. Name your emoji and upload a file (JPG, PNG, or GIF under 1MB).
3. Save and start using your unique emoji to spice up your pages!

Once you’ve uploaded a new emoji, you can easily insert it into your content by using its keyboard shortcut.

Emoji shortcuts always start and end with a colon (:). For instance, if you’ve added a custom cat hand, you might type :cat: to insert it.

🌟 Aura’s Custom Icons: A Visual Revolution for Confluence Pages

While built-in emojis are great, Aura Content Formatting Macros take visuals to the next level. Aura's Custom Icons unlock limitless creativity by letting you upload and use your own SVG icons across various macros. Whether it’s for buttons, cards, or panels, custom icons help you design pages that are visually aligned with your brand.

🔧 Why Choose Aura’s Custom Icons?

• Brand Consistency: Use custom icons that reflect your company’s style and identity.
• Seamless Organization: Icons are securely stored in a dedicated Confluence space.
• Flexible Colors: Adjust icon colors to match your page themes dynamically.

🛠️ How to Set Up Aura’s Custom Icons

1️⃣ Create the Aura Database Space:
The Confluence Administrator needs to create a dedicated Aura Database Space. This will act as the secure home for all your icons. Ensure that this space is accessible to everyone in your Confluence instance, and its content remains unchanged.

2️⃣ Prepare the Custom Icons Page
Within the database space, create a page named Custom Icons. This is where your uploaded icons will be stored.

3️⃣ Upload Your SVG Icons

• Navigate to Aura Settings → Custom Icons.
• Click the “Upload Icon” button and add your custom SVG files. You can upload up to 40 icons at a time.
• These icons are stored securely as attachments to the Custom Icons page in your database space.

Once done, your icons are ready for use across all Aura macros. 

🎴 Using Custom Icons in Aura Cards

One of the most effective ways to use custom icons is within Aura Cards, allowing you to create content that is both stunning and informative.

Here’s how to do it:

1️⃣ Insert an Aura Card Macro
Open the Confluence page you want to edit, switch to editing mode, and select the Aura Card Macro from the dropdown menu.

2️⃣ Add a Custom Icon to Your Card
Once the Card is inserted, open its settings and locate the Icon field. Here, you can select any of your custom icons to represent the card’s theme or content.

3️⃣ Preview and Save
Adjust the card’s layout, position, and design to your liking. Once satisfied, hit save, and your beautifully customized card—complete with your selected icon—will be ready to dazzle your readers.

🌈 Why Icons in Confluence Matter

Icons are more than decoration—they’re a tool for clarity and engagement. Whether you’re emphasizing a key point or organizing content visually, icons make your pages more intuitive and professional.

With Aura Custom Icons, you get unparalleled flexibility:

• Adapt icons to match page themes.
• Keep your workspace organized with a centralized icon library.
• Ensure your visuals are always polished and on-brand.

Why settle for plain pages when you can create a visually stunning workspace?  Whether you’re tackling communication barriers, improving Confluence branding, or enhancing team collaboration, Aura’s Custom Icons can help you shine.

👉 Try Aura for free today and experience the difference for yourself!

[Jan Kuntscher - appanvil - Aura Karma Mantra]

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