Shows what to expect when using variables in 'User Created Templates' or 'Global Templates'.
In Confluence, there are two categories of page templates (see Create a Template):
- Space templates: These page templates are available in a specific space only.
- Global templates: These page templates are available in every space on your site.
Confluence's template editor can be used to insert variables into your template that will be queried later - when creating a page based on that template.
Use Variables With Care
Variables can be inserted directly into a page, into the body of a macro or - using the source code editor - into macro definitions.
Please note that the source editor often corrupts the template source, so its use is not recommended.
A damaged source of a page often cannot be repaired. You may have to delete the template and start over.
The free projectdoc blueprints typically use variables inside macro definitions. This does not cause any problems when used outside the template editor. The template editor does not allow placeholders inside macro definitions, so it will corrupt templates that use them. Therefore: do not edit blueprint templates that use placeholders with the template editor!
The Source Code Editor
Allows users to view and edit the underlying storage format. When the plugin is installed and enabled on your Confluence site, users will see the new source editor button <> in the editor toolbar.
For more information, see the Atlassian Marketplace entry for the Source Editor.
