Confluence Updates

More enhanced nesting

We're excited to introduce more enhanced nesting capabilities in Confluence Cloud. This update empowers you to create structured and layered layouts that enhance readability and information flow.

Specifically, you can now:

• Nest media, code blocks, actions, dividers, and decisions within panels:

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• Nest lists (bullet and numbered), actions, code blocks, panels, quotes, horizontal rules, decisions, and notes within nested expands:

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• Nest actions within lists:

Read more: https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Confluence-articles/Content-nesting-enhancements-in-Confluence-Cloud/ba-p/2629303

Reactions replace likes in Confluence home feed

You can now add, delete, and view reactions in the Confluence home feed, as well as see who reacted to content.

This will make it easier for users to collaborate and express themselves.

Optimize performance with browser updates

The best Confluence Cloud experience happens when it’s viewed in a browser that is fully supported by our Atlassian team.

When you or another user open Confluence Cloud in an outdated browser, a banner now appears at the top with a reminder to upgrade.

See which browsers we currently support

Home has a new look

Jump into work with Confluence Home, now with an improved look and feel. This visual refresh includes layout and iconography updates.

Visit Home to see these changes.

Inline images now nestled in your words

Say goodbye to image placement limitations! We're thrilled to introduce inline image placement in the Confluence Cloud. Now, you can seamlessly integrate images within your text and headers for a more visually engaging and dynamic writing experience. No more clunky block-level images interrupting your flow – just natural integration of visuals directly into your content.

But the fun doesn't stop there! You can also switch between inline and block-level images at any time with a simple action. Want a stunning hero image? Select the image and make it block-level. Need to illustrate a specific point within your text? Toggle inline and embed it right where you need it.

This update is packed with additional features to enhance your image management:

• Full control: Add borders, set alternative text, and link your images with ease.

• Dynamic sizing: Images automatically adjust to fit your content, ensuring a smooth visual experience.

• Streamlined layout options: Find all image layout tools conveniently grouped together in the image toolbar for a more efficient workflow.

Jira Updates

No longer including subtasks when calculating total issues in the backlog

Subtasks will no longer be included when calculating the total issues that are displayed above each section in the backlog. If you filter out everything except subtasks in the backlog, the total issue count above each section will appear as 0.

Visual update to label validation messages

We've updated the appearance of validation messages when updating label fields in the Issue View. These messages will now appear in a raised box above the labels input.

See all your attachments in one place

We’re introducing a new view so you can see any attachments added to issues in your project. This means you no longer need to search through issues to find a specific attachment.

We’re slowly rolling out this feature, so don’t worry if you can’t see this yet.

If this is already available for you, you can see all the attachments in your project by selecting Attachments from the project view navigation.

From Attachments, you can download an attachment by hovering over it and selecting the download button that appears. You can delete an attachment by hovering over it and selecting the delete button, which removes it from Attachments and the issue it was attached to.

Display issues in a table

We're rolling out improvements to how you display Jira issues in descriptions or comments. The new experience allows you to search for issues using filters, keywords or JQL. It also gives you the flexibility to add, remove, and reorder fields.

To insert Jira issues:

1. Type /jira and select Jira issues.

2. Search for issues with either:

   • Filters - Use filters to narrow down your search

   • Basic - Type in keywords to search for issues

   • JQL - Use Jira Query Language (JQL)

3. Select Insert issues.

This will display your selected issues in a table format you can interact with.

To edit your table of Jira issues:

1. Select anywhere on the table.

2. Select the Edit button (left-most icon) from the menu that appears at the bottom of the table.

3. Edit your search query.

4. Select Insert issues.

Configure your timeline

Configuring your timeline is now more accessible, with screenreader and keyboard support and a modern experience to enable, disable, or schedule work on the timeline.

From your Board, go to More [...] > Configure board, and find Timeline in the menu.

Edit a completed sprint

Things change, so if you ever need to update name or goal of a completed sprint, you can.

From your Sprint report, go to More [...] > Edit sprint.

From your Timeline, select the sprint schedule bar, then More [...] > Edit sprint.

Inline edit to rename dashboard gadgets

We've made renaming gadgets a little faster. When you're editing a dashboard, you can now simply select a gadget's title to rename it. As a result of this change, we've also removed the "Rename" option from the "More actions" menu for gadgets.

To try it out:

1. Open a Jira dashboard that you can edit.

2. Select Edit.

3. Select the title of a gadget.

4. Rename as desired then select the checkmark to save your change.

Enable Media Inline for Jira issue view

This release enables media inline for Jira issue view.

Atlassian Fast Facts

Tips and information for WashU Atlassian users.

Global app switcher changes for customers in multiple organizations

If you have access to Confluence or Jira for more than one organization, there will be changes to the App Switcher. Please note that these changes will be rolled out slowly, so there may be differences in the app switcher between products.

Key changes:

• The switcher is now filtered by Organization > Product > Site (previously was Product > Site).

• Atlassian Start is no longer a standalone hyperlink, and instead will appear under Your Apps.

• Selecting on an app or product will now open it in a new tab.

• We’ll show you recommended apps under Recommended for your team. However, if you have all apps installed now, you’ll be shown the Discover section instead.

Benefits:

• Create a more seamless flow when you switch between Atlassian products.

• Make it easier to identify which organization owns the products you’re using.

• Increase security by letting you know when you're leaving your current organization's workspace.

• Reduce noise when selecting an app - you’ll no longer see apps and sites associated with other organizations.

Labels are essential 

Using labels is one of the best ways to have a clear overview of what’s actually going on with your projects. They work like hashtags in social media and can be searched or used to create a filter. For example, they can be used to keep track of the work related to a certain feature, or they can be used to mark different projects on the same board. Adding them is an additional step, but in the long run, they will help to keep everything organized.  

It is also worth using different colors for your labels, which makes it much easier to quickly grasp what’s going on at quick glance.   

You can find a longer and more detailed overview of labels here. 

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