How To Create A Drop Down In Confluence

April 14, 2026·2 min read

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Here's how to create a drop down in Confluence

Insert the Expand macro by typing /expand in your Confluence page.
Choose 'Expand' from the macro dropdown menu that appears.
Add your desired collapse label text in the Title field.
Enter the content you want to hide in the body section of the macro.
Save your changes by publishing or updating the page to activate the dropdown.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I nest multiple dropdowns within each other in Confluence?

Yes, you can nest Expand macros inside other Expand macros to create multi-level collapsible sections. Simply add another /expand macro within the body content of an existing Expand macro. This is useful for creating hierarchical content structures.

Is there a limit to how much content I can put in a Confluence dropdown?

There's no specific limit to the content size within an Expand macro, but very large amounts of content may affect page loading performance. It's best practice to keep dropdown content reasonable in size and consider breaking extremely long sections into multiple dropdowns.

Will my Confluence dropdown work on mobile devices?

Yes, the Expand macro is fully responsive and works on mobile devices. Users can tap the dropdown title to expand and collapse content just like they would click on desktop. The functionality remains consistent across all device types.

Here's how to create a drop down in Confluence

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