Easy Tech TutsHow to Create Tabs in a Confluence Page Easily 2026
By Impran M N
If your Confluence pages have turned into an endless scroll of mixed content, the built-in Tabs macro can split that information into clean, clickable sections. This guide walks through activating the macro, labeling each tab, and filling them with content so your documentation stays organized without creating extra pages.
01Open the page in edit mode
Click the pencil icon on your target Confluence page to enter the editor, then place your cursor on the line where you want the tabbed section to appear.
02Insert the Tabs macro
Type the `/tabs` slash command and press Enter to drop in the primary tab container block.
03Label your tabs
Click each tab's label to rename it with a clear, scannable category title such as "Overview" or "Setup".
04Add content to each tab
Click inside the panel below a tab label and add text, lists, images, or other elements relevant to that section.
05Reorder or add more tabs
Use the plus icon on the tab bar to append new tabs, and use the floating macro controls to rearrange their order or remove ones you don't need.
06Publish the page
Once your tabs are organized, click Publish in the top right to make the interactive tabbed layout live for your team.
Frequently asked questions
Can I nest other macros inside a Confluence tab?
Yes, each tab panel behaves like a normal content area, so you can add lists, tables, code blocks, or other macros inside it.
Will readers need to load a separate page to switch tabs?
No, tabs switch instantly within the same page since Confluence just toggles which content layer is visible.
Can I reorder tabs after I've already added content?
Yes, the floating macro controls let you shift the order of existing tabs at any time without losing what's inside them.
Is the Tabs macro available on the free Confluence plan?
Availability can depend on your Confluence Cloud plan and space permissions, so check your admin settings if the `/tabs` command doesn't appear.
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