Help readers scan a page quickly to find the section relevant to them.
A common mistake is using expands only for "FAQ answers." Here are three high-value use cases: confluence ui expand
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| Macro | Behavior | Best Use Case | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hides content behind a clickable toggle. | Non-essential details, spoilers, long logs. | | Excerpt | Marks a section of text to be reused on other pages. | Creating a "Summary" that appears on a dashboard. | | Section | Creates horizontal columns (usually paired with the Column macro). | Laying out images side-by-side. | Help readers scan a page quickly to find
: Click the + (Insert) icon in the toolbar, select View more , and search for "Expand". | Non-essential details, spoilers, long logs
By mastering the expand macro, you move from being a "content writer" to an "information architect." You respect your user’s attention span by hiding the complexity until it is requested.