HTML code in Confluence HTML macro is not working


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HTML macros are disabled by default

The HTML macro will only be available if it has been enabled by an administrator. Enabling these macros can make your Confluence site vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks.

Summary

HTML code in the Confluence HTML macro is not working when the code contains some HTML tags.

Environment

Confluence HTML macro

Diagnosis

Check if the HTML code inside the macro has the below HTML tags:

  1. <html></html>
  2. <head></head>
  3. <body></body>

Cause


Confluence HTML macro already has those HTML tags predefined. 

Solution

Remove the above HTML tags then save the page.



Last modified on Dec 19, 2022

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