Error Box Macro - Example of a User Macro

Let's write a simple macro that creates a red box (using an existing Confluence style) around some text. This may be useful for writing about error conditions, for example. For full details about creating a user macro, see the guide to writing user macros.

Defining the 'Error' user macro

To create the 'Error' user macro:

1. Choose the cog icon  at top right of the screen, then choose Confluence Admin.
2. Choose User Macros in the left-hand panel.
3. Choose Create a User Macro at the bottom of the list of macros.
4. Enter the macro attributes as follows:
   
   • Macro Name: error
   • Visibility: Visible to all users in the Macro Browser
   • Macro Title: Error
   • Description: Displays a red box around some text
   • Categories: Confluence Content
   • Icon URL: You can leave this field empty.
   • Documentation URL: You can leave this field empty.
   • Macro Body Processing: Rendered


   • Template:

     ## @noparams
     <div class="error">$body</div>

5. 保存を選択します 。