Confluence Updates

Restore and reattach inline comments, even after deleting highlighted text

Inline comments anchored to highlighted text can get resolved when that text is changed or deleted during an editing session.

It is now possible to restore those comments by reattaching them to selected text in the editor.

Resolved comments can be accessed from the More actions menu on the toolbar.

Find the resolved inline comment you want to restore, and select Restore comment.

In the editor, highlight text you'd like to add the comment to, and select Add comment.

Create new pages or Jira issues using /create

We've made it easier to create new pages or Jira issues while editing a Confluence page or comment.

To create a new Jira issue using /create:

1. From Confluence pages or comments, type /create jira.

2. Select Create Jira issues.

3. Enter issue details then select Create.

To create a new Confluence page using /create:

1. From Confluence pages or comments, type /create confluence.

2. Select Create Confluence page.

3. Enter page details then select Create.

Jira Updates

Get better results by refining your search with more criteria

We’ve added support to fields like description, environment, epic name, Atlas goal, Atlas project, time in status [CHART], and custom fields of the type paragraph, short text, and read-only. Additionally, we’ve added support to configure all fields as columns in the List view.

To get started with this change:

1. Go to your project's sidebar.

2. Select Issues.

3. Select More+ to use these fields.

Workflows: Move statuses with your keyboard

In the new workflow editor, use your keyboard to focus on a status or the start node. To start moving it, press m and then the arrow keys [←] [↑] [→] [↓]. Select How to use the workflow editor (?) in the top left of the workflow editor for more information.

Backlog

Edit multiple issues at once from the backlog

You can soon bulk edit without leaving the backlog in Jira Software.

In the backlog, all issues will now have a newly added checkbox. Select the checkbox to reveal the bulk operations toolbar, then select Edit to update existing values for all selected issues. So, if you ever need to assign yourself to 1000 issues, you won't need to do it one by one.

Quickly assign versions to issues in your backlog

To help your team plan and ship work faster, you can now assign versions to your issues without leaving the backlog.

In your company-managed backlog, right-click on an issue to open the contextual menu, hover over Version, then select the version you'd like your issue assigned to.

New icon to reopen your work suggestions panel easily

You have the option to open your work suggestions panel, hide it and then easily reopen it by selecting its very own icon.

1. Go to your Jira board and select your avatar. Your work suggestions panel will open on the board.

2. Select the menu on the panel and choose Hide to close it.

3. Then to reopen this panel simply select the icon next to your avatar.

Good to know: If you've opened the panel and closed your board it will still be open when you return. Similarly, it will be hidden if you hide it before closing your board.

Advanced Roadmaps

Advanced Roadmaps is now officially Plans in Jira Software Premium

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet" - some old guy

At the start of November, we posted a community article announcing that the planning feature formerly known as Advanced Roadmaps (formerly formerly known as Portfolio for Jira) is getting a new name. This change does not impact existing functionality of plans in Jira Premium. Read our community posting to learn more about this name change.

With the publication of this release note, we've now wrapped up most of the in-product changes to reflect this new name. Again: no changes in functionality, but there are some small places in-product where that now reflect this new name. For example, what was once Advanced Roadmaps permissions is now Plan permissions; small things like that.

Now that this change is finalized, the documentation and supporting materials will soon update to reflect this change (if they haven't already).

Export your project timeline as a CSV file

Sharing's caring! Share your project timeline with offline users as a CSV file for presentations and other documents.

To export a timeline as a CSV file:

Above your timeline, select 

Export in the top right corner.

Set the Timeline view Start date, and End dates, then select 

Export. The CSV file is automatically downloaded through your browser.

Plans - Filter by dependency type in the Dependencies tab

When looking at the Dependencies tab in your plan, you can now filter by the type of dependency.

Advanced Roadmaps: New look for the Confluence Macro!

Out with the old and in with the new! When you embed your plan in a Confluence page, you'll now see a new and improved layout.

This new design not only looks better, but also shows more plan viewing tools when embedded. Without leaving your Confluence page, you can:

• adjust filters

• view the warnings menu

• toggle between Timeline vs. List mode and

• change view settings

Advanced Roadmaps - Update issue status directly from your plan

Move an issue from To do to In progress to Done without leaving your timeline view. That's right — Advanced Roadmaps now lets you update your issue's status directly from your timeline.

This change addresses a very popular feature request submitted by customers. Link to feature request ticket.

Jira Service Management Updates

JSM: Improved search results in your help center

Your help center's search results will now also include links to external resources that you've added to your service projects. This means customers can find links to useful self-service articles and more from tools outside Jira Service Management in your help center, making their search experience more comprehensive and efficient.

Find out more about adding external resources to your service project.

Atlassian Fast Facts

Tips and information for WashU Atlassian users.

Confluence Macros

We pulled a list of our most used macros internally at Atlassian, so you can try them out too.

1. /Jira: embed Jira issues or filters into your status reports, release notes, requirements, or specifications.

2. /Expand: display an expandable/collapsible section of text on your page.

3. /Panel: highlight important information in a colored panel.

4. /Action item: create and assign action items. These tasks are conveniently accessible on your Confluence home page.

5. /Table of Contents: create a table of contents for the current page based on headings in the page.

Learn more about Confluence macros on the Atlassian Macro Support page.

Confluence Labels

Add labels to pages, templates, blog posts, and attachments. For example, use the label "2024 Planning" to easily find all pages related to your annual planning cycle. Use them to help:

• Categorize, identify, or bookmark content

• Browse all pages with that label in a single space or across the site

• Search and display a list of pages with that label

Anyone with permission to edit a page can add labels to it.

💡 Pro-tip: Use popular automation rule templates to auto-label pages or find and replace labels easily.

Jira Labels

Using labels to categorize tasks makes tracking progress easier for project managers. You can use labels to indicate the status of a task, assign priority levels or denote who is responsible for completing it. Categorizing tasks allows project managers to identify which tasks need attention and which are completed quickly.

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