Confluence Code Block - how to use the feature

The commercial wiki software Confluence is primarily used in the exchange and documentation of knowledge in companies. In addition, it is increasingly used in the creation of public wikis. In Confluence, Code Block macros are used to format source codes.

What a Code Block macro is used for in Confluence

A Code Block macro is used in Confluence to use and upload languages and themes, among other things. If you want to use a Code Block macro to change the language or theme, you will need Confluence Admin access.

How to add a Code Block macro to a page in Confluence

You add a Code Block macro to the software vendor Atlassian's application, which is used for both enterprise wikis and public wikis, as follows:

1. First, open the page's edit mode and click the "plus icon" in the editor menu.
2. In the selection that appears, now select "Other Macros".
3. By typing "Code Block" in the search bar, select the desired macro.
4. Now type the code block in the macro placeholder.