System
Confluence Cloud
Short description
Improve information clarity and reduce page clutter with structured layouts using Advanced Panelboxes. This feature helps users navigate and digest Confluence content easily.
Challenge
Content creators and team leads often struggle with organizing large amounts of content on Confluence pages in a visually consistent and appealing way. This leads to information overload, difficulty navigating content, and a lack of visual hierarchy, slowing down knowledge consumption and page engagement.
Actors
📝 Jamie – Content Creator / Knowledge Manager
👥 Joanna – Team Lead
Actors Goals
Jamie wants to create structured and visually attractive Confluence pages without relying on CSS or manual formatting.
Joanna wants her team to easily find important information on documentation pages and avoid wasting time scanning through dense text blocks.
Use Case Scenario (step-by-step)
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Jamie opens an existing Confluence page that contains a large amount of technical or procedural content.
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She edits the page and selects the Advanced Panelboxes macro from the available macros menu.
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She organizes the content using a pre-designed panel style.
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Jamie splits the content into logical sections using the selected panels, assigning appropriate labels and colors.
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She saves the page and previews the improved layout, now guiding the reader through the content using visual cues.
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Joanna accesses the page and quickly finds the relevant section by navigating through the structured panels.
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She shares the page with her team, who find it easier to read and reference.
Outcome
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Jamie can create consistently formatted pages faster and with less manual effort.
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Joanna and her team benefit from an intuitive content layout that improves knowledge discovery and reduces time spent searching for key information.
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The company achieves better engagement with internal documentation and fewer repeated questions in team chats or meetings.
Implementation Details
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Install the Advanced Panelboxes for Confluence app from the Atlassian Marketplace.
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Educate content creators on how to use different panel types.
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Define internal guidelines for page layout consistency using Panelboxes.
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Update existing high-traffic pages with visual panels to improve readability.
Additional Information
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The app supports customization of panel colors, icons, and layout types to fit various documentation needs.
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It is user-friendly and does not require Confluence admin rights to use the macro.