Confluence Collapsible Sections (FAST | 2025)

You can quickly insert an expandable section using the Insert the Expand Macro guide from Atlassian:

Hide lengthy lists, code blocks, error logs, or optional instructions. Users see only what they need. confluence collapsible sections

Confluence technically allows placing an Expand macro inside another Expand macro. It creates a poor user experience where users must click multiple times to reach information, and it often breaks rendering on mobile devices. You can quickly insert an expandable section using

This simple feature dramatically improves page readability, especially for long documentation, FAQs, meeting notes, or technical specifications. It creates a poor user experience where users

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ ▼ Click here to expand technical configurations │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ • Primary Database: PostgreSQL 15 │ │ • Connection Timeout: 30s │ ◀─── Hidden Body │ • Max Pool Size: 20 │ (Expands on click) └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ 1. Using the Cloud & Data Center Slash Command Open your target Confluence page and enter mode. Click on the line where you want to insert the dropdown. Type /expand and select Expand from the dynamic macro list.