Dark Mode for Confluence Code Blocks — Setup Walkthrough

May 6, 2026 · 4 min read

Confluence's built-in code block macro is limited — it supports roughly 30 languages, has no dark theme, and lacks basic features like copy buttons and collapsible sections. If your team writes documentation with code snippets, you need something better.

This guide shows how to add a VS Code-grade code editor to Confluence with syntax highlighting for 85+ languages, automatic dark/light theme detection, and one-click copy buttons.

All 30 Mermaid Diagram Types in Confluence

May 2, 2026 · 21 min read

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Mermaid supports 30 diagram types — from flowcharts and sequence diagrams to C4 architecture, swimlanes, Gantt charts, ER diagrams, git graphs, and more. With Mermaid Plus Diagrams & AI Agent for Confluence, all 30 render from plain text inside a single macro. This page is the complete reference: every type, its keyword, its category, when to use it, and worked examples for the ones a software team reaches for most.

What you'll find here

The full 30-type table — every type, keyword, and category at a glance
When to use each type — flowchart vs sequence vs C4 vs ER vs state vs Gantt, with examples
The types a sprint team actually uses — practical playbook for Jira and Confluence
Beta types explained — sankey, packet, architecture, radar, swimlane, use case, and more

If you are deciding which diagram type fits your use case, jump to When to use each Mermaid diagram type. For the quick reference table, see below. For installation and the macro basics, see Create Mermaid diagrams in Confluence.