The Tip of the Month, brought to you by Atlassian University, is a monthly series aimed to help you master Atlassian’s tools. This month’s tip is using Page Layouts in Confluence.  Products are more fun to use when you know all the tricks.

Add structure to your pages with page layouts

(Note: This feature is only for Confluence 4.2 and above)

It can sometimes be tough to come up with content when staring at a blank Confluence page. Enter Page layouts for your creative inspiration!

Do you want your Confluence page to have columns? A header or a footer? Now you can easily apply the layout of your choice to fit your content. Layouts are easy to apply and even easier to change. Just switch layouts while editing and your content will adjust on the fly.

To choose a page layout, simply select the “Page Layout” button in the editor toolbar as seen below:


Tune in next month

We’ll be delivering you tips and tricks every month, so make sure to keep you eyes peeled next month for another handy Confluence tip. If you found this helpful, please visit Atlassian University - interactive tutorials and videos with tons of tips just like this one.