Alternative macro solutions

Some macros don't exist in Confluence Cloud, but these alternatives can give you the same or even better results.

Alternative macro solutions

Lozenge macro

Lozenges provide an interactive, visual way of linking to other content. Users can replicate this functionality in Cloud with Buttons, Interactive Banner, and Advanced Cards macros.

Of the three options, Advanced Cards look the most similar and use a similar format to Lozenges.

Lozenge macro in Server/Data Center

Cloud solutions

Button Group & Buttons:

Interactive Banner with the option for AI generated content:

Advanced Cards:

Alternative macro solutions

Clickable macro

The Clickable macro lets you turn content inside it into a clickable link. With Buttons and Advanced Cards, users can achieve a similar effect.

It's also possible to link text using Confluence Cloud's built-in Link tool, though you can't include images this way.

Clickable macro in Server/Data Center

Cloud solutions

Buttons:

Advanced Cards:

Alternative macro solutions

Message Box macro

The Message Box macro lets you add an Atlassian-styled highlighted message box to your page. Users can replicate this functionality in Cloud with Background and Advanced Cards macros.

You can also use built-in Confluence Cloud features, such as the Panel macro, to create a similar highlighted message box.

Message Box macro in Server/Data Center

Cloud solutions

Background

Advanced Cards:

Alternative macro solutions

Highlight macro

The Highlight macro changes the background color of a section of content. In Cloud, the Background Color macro can be used to help messages stand out on a page.

It's also possible to highlight text using built-in Confluence Cloud features, such as the Panel macro.

Highlight macro in Server/Data Center

Cloud solution

Background Color

Alternative macro solutions

Fancy Bullets macro

Fancy Bullets provide an easy way to use different bullet types or images for your bullet lists. While not exactly the same, they can be recreated with Advanced Cards to create a more visual layout.

Fancy Bullets macro in Server/Data Center

Cloud solution

Advanced Cards

Alternative macro solutions

CSS Style Sheet macro

The CSS Style Sheet macro isn't available in Confluence Cloud, but it's still possible to create engaging, visual content on your pages using the following Content Formatting Macros and more.

To hide your page settings in Cloud, you can achieve this with our app Guided Pathways for Confluence.

Cloud solutions

Button Group & Buttons:

Interactive Banner with the option for AI generated content:

Advanced Cards:

Tabs: