How To Collapse A Section in Confluence
- George Apostolov
How To Collapse A Section in Confluence: step-by-step guide
While editing a page, type
/expandand select "Expand" from the macro list.Enter a title for the collapsible section.
Add your content inside the expand block.
Click the down arrow to collapse the section and hide its content.
Click "Publish or "Update" — the section will now be collapsed by default and can be expanded by the viewer.
Quick answer: To hide page content in Confluence, type /expand while editing, enter a section title, and add your content. Next, click the down arrow to collapse the section, then click Publish or Update so the section appears collapsed by default for viewers.
About this Confluence tutorial
Hide and organize page details in Confluence by adding collapsible sections that viewers can expand as needed. This guide shows how to collapse A Section in Confluence in 5 steps, starting with "While editing a page, type /expand and select 'Expand' from the macro list" and finishing with "Click 'Publish or 'Update' — the section will now be collapsed by default and can be ex...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Confluence interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to collapse A Section in Confluence?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Confluence data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Confluence. Related guides: How to Connect Confluence to Jira, How To Continue Numbering In Confluence and How To Copy A Confluence Page. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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