60 posts tagged with "how-to"

QR codes bridge the gap between physical and digital information. A printed QR code on a poster, equipment label, or business card lets someone open a web page, join a WiFi network, or save a contact without typing a single character. For teams using Confluence as their knowledge base, adding QR codes to pages turns static documents into interactive touchpoints.

The challenge is that Confluence does not include built-in QR code generation. You either use a third-party QR generator website, download the image, and upload it manually — or you install a marketplace app that generates QR codes directly inside Confluence pages. The second option is faster, keeps your QR codes up to date when page URLs change, and avoids juggling image files.

QRCode for Confluence by NGPILOT is a lightweight app that embeds QR codes directly into Confluence pages using a simple slash command. It supports URLs, plain text, email addresses, phone numbers, and any other string. You can customize the size, and the QR code renders inline on your page.

This guide covers everything you need to know: how to install and use the app, what content types you can encode, creative ways teams use QR codes in Confluence, and best practices for making sure your QR codes actually get scanned.

Flowcharts are one of the most common diagrams teams add to Confluence pages — for process documentation, onboarding, decision trees, and troubleshooting guides. This article shows three ways to create them using NGPILOT apps.

Confluence's native code block macro renders JSON as plain text — no real syntax highlighting, no themes, no copy button. For API documentation, config references, or any page where JSON needs to be readable, that's not good enough. There are two better ways to embed JSON in Confluence, and the best one depends on how you want readers to interact with the data.

Inconsistent Jira tickets waste time during grooming, sprint planning, and reporting. Issue templates solve this by standardizing the fields, descriptions, and checklists that appear on every new ticket. This guide covers how to set up and get the most from Modern Issue Templates for Jira.

Modern Code Blocks adds a Monaco-powered editor and syntax highlighting for 85+ languages in Confluence. This article explains embedding, theming, and performance tips.

Collecting attachments from many Jira issues can be tedious. The Simple Bulk Attachment Downloader app automates parallel downloads and packages attachments by issue for easy sharing and archiving.

Using custom fonts can dramatically improve readability and branding in Confluence. This guide shows how to use the Google Fonts for Confluence app to apply fonts, configure previews, and balance performance.

Mermaid diagrams in Confluence let you create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more using simple text syntax. This guide covers Confluence Mermaid setup with Mermaid Plus — live preview, 29 diagram types, and copy-paste examples.

Excalidraw-powered whiteboards let teams sketch ideas directly inside Jira issues. This quick guide covers creating boards, saving snapshots, and sharing with team members.

Exporting Jira issues to Excel or CSV is useful for reporting, audits, and sharing issues with stakeholders. This guide walks through exporting filtered results using the Simple Bulk Issues Excel CSV Export app with practical JQL examples and field-selection tips.