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Enhanced Markdown for Confluence — User Guide

Overview​

Enhanced Markdown for Confluence brings a powerful Markdown editor to your Confluence pages. Write in Markdown with a WYSIWYG editor, live preview, code syntax highlighting, charts, UML diagrams, and advanced table support.

Getting Started​

Inserting a Markdown Block​

  1. Edit a Confluence page
  2. Type /enhanced markdown in the editor and select Enhanced Markdown for Confluence
  3. The editor opens where you can compose your Markdown content
  4. Write or paste your Markdown
  5. Click Save to render it on the page

Re-editing​

Click on an existing Enhanced Markdown macro and select Edit to reopen the editor. Your Markdown source is preserved.

Features​

WYSIWYG Markdown Editor​

A full-featured editor powered by Toast UI Editor with both Markdown and WYSIWYG modes. Switch between writing raw Markdown and a visual editing experience.

Code Syntax Highlighting​

Fenced code blocks are rendered with syntax highlighting for dozens of programming languages:

```python
def hello():
    print("Hello, Confluence!")
```

Charts​

Embed charts directly in your Markdown using chart syntax.

UML / PlantUML Diagrams​

Render UML diagrams using PlantUML syntax. Create sequence diagrams, class diagrams, use case diagrams, and more — all within your Markdown content.

Table Merged Cells​

Create complex tables with merged cells, going beyond standard Markdown table support.

Color Syntax​

Use color values in your Markdown that are visually rendered with color previews.

Dark Mode Support​

The macro automatically adapts to Confluence's dark/light theme. Your content looks great in both modes.

Tips​

  • Use the WYSIWYG mode to format content visually without remembering Markdown syntax
  • Wrap code blocks with triple backticks and a language identifier for syntax highlighting
  • Use PlantUML syntax blocks for UML diagrams — they render automatically
  • Merge table cells for complex layouts that standard Markdown can't express

Support​

For issues or feature requests, please visit the app's listing on the Atlassian Marketplace.