Easy Tech TutsHow to Add Tabs to a Confluence Page Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Long documentation pages become a wall of scrolling text without a way to group related content. This guide shows how to use the Tabs macro in Confluence to organize a page into clean, clickable sections in 2026.
01Open the tabs macro
In edit mode, type `/tabs` to bring up the tabbed interface container.
02Title your first tab
Click inside the first tab label to add a search-optimized title, then paste your core content.
03Add more tabs
Click the "+" icon on the macro control panel to add additional tab panes.
04Fill each pane
Drag and drop rich media, tables, or action items directly inside each tab window.
05Pick a tab style
Use the right-hand options drawer to choose between classic tabs or clean buttons.
06Publish the page
Click Publish to make the tabbed layout live for your shared documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a plugin to add tabs to a Confluence page?
The native Tabs macro handles most cases, though marketplace macros like Composition Tabs or Navitabs offer extra styling options.
Can I reorder tabs after creating them?
Yes, the floating macro controls let you rearrange the tab order or remove unused tabs.
What kind of content can go inside a tab?
You can drop text blocks, bullet lists, task lists, and full data tables inside individual tab panes.
Will tabs work correctly on mobile?
It's a good idea to check your layout across mobile and desktop previews before publishing to confirm the tabs display properly.
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