Spaces

The Spaces widget is great for collecting related team or project spaces or if you want to provide a list of spaces, that can be filtered by space category.

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How to use

Please follow these steps to insert a Spaces widget on a Confluence page:

1. Navigate to the Confluence page you wish to edit or create a new page.

2. Once in edit mode, either click the plus icon in the navigation bar (insert elements) or press '/' on your keyboard to bring up the macro list.

3. Type "Pulse" in the search bar, then choose the Pulse macro from the options displayed.

4. When the configuration dialog appears, simply click on the "Spaces" tab to explore all the available Spaces widgets.

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Coming Soon

Discover New Spaces → This widget will showcase the latest created spaces, ideal for companies where new spaces are frequently established for various projects and teams.

Pick Up Where You Left → This widget will display the spaces where the logged-in user last performed an action, making it easier to pick up work right where it was left off, streamlining the workflow.

Configuration options

Widget Layout

The Layout tab helps you define the presentation of your Spaces, allowing you to choose the view type and how the Spaces items are displayed on your page.

• View → Choose between card and list view types to best match your content's presentation style. For both views, the layout can be customized by selecting the number of columns, with an option to include up to 4 columns. This allows better content presentation, adapting the visual arrangement to specific preferences.

• Display cards in full width → Displaying cards in full width improves the UX when using the macro across different page layouts. When enabled, space cards will not have a fixed width and will fill the entire layout. If disabled, there is an option to align cards left, centered, or right.

• Elements to display → Full control is provided over the information displayed within each spaces card. Depending on the needs, specific elements, such as the author's name, can be enabled or disabled to ensure the content aligns with the intended use case.

• Group blogs in tabs → This feature enhances the organization of spaces by topics, enabling the creation of separate tabs for different subjects. Each tab can be configured with its own settings, simplifying navigation and making it easier to locate relevant information.

• Pagination → Customization of news pagination is available, including the ability to set the maximum number of news items displayed per page and the total number of news items visible. This feature aids in managing content volume and ensuring a user-friendly experience.

Content

The Content tab focuses on determining the source of the Spaces and specifying which content will be showcased. You can set up the content in two ways: Dynamic or Manual.

• Dynamic → By setting filters, the widget automatically updates to display new spaces that meet the defined criteria. This approach ensures that your spaces feed remains up-to-date without manual intervention, reflecting the latest content as soon as it's published.

• Manual → This method allows for the manual selection of specific spaces to display. While it offers precise control over the content presented, it requires updates to include new blogs, making it less automated but more curated.

Design

The Design tab, powered by Optics, is accessible for users holding a valid Optics license and offers a suite of options to make the Spaces overview more captivating.

• Background → For space cards, there is an option to change the background, offering three choices: none, color, and image. When image or color is selected, it can be manually adjusted for every card using different options to customize the appearance further.

• Icon size → The size of the space icon can be adapted, allowing for customization to fit different visual preferences and design requirements.

• Padding → Adjust the padding around Spaces items for a cleaner, more spaced-out look, enhancing readability and focus on the content.

• Border radius → Modify the border radius for a softer or more defined edge to the Spaces cards, allowing for customization that matches your brand or style preferences.