Excerpt Single Cell
The Excerpt Single Cell macro lets you pull and display the value of a single cell from any Excel-like Table for Confluence (ETC), directly on a Confluence page.
This is ideal for showing key data points from another table without cluttering the page.
The excerpt is read-only on the target page and stays in sync with the source.
✨ Key Benefits
Display a single cell's value anywhere in Confluence page.
Automatically updates when the source value changes.
Keeps your Confluence pages clean by surfacing only what's needed to your stakeholder.
📌 Use Case Examples
Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
Status reporting | Show a KPI like “Total Revenue” in an executive summary page |
Cross-page updates | Surface the “Last Updated” date in multiple locations |
Metrics dashboard | Collect important cells from different sheets in one view |
How to create
1. Insert the Macro
In the Confluence page edit mode, type
/excerpt single cell.Select the Excerpt Single Cell macro from the list.
2. Configure the Macro
A configuration dialog will appear.
Select the source page and the specific Excel-like table you wish to reference.
In the preview panel, click on the desired cell to select it.
Click the Excerpt button to confirm your selection.
3. Finalize and Display
The selected cell's value will now be displayed on your Confluence page.
This value is read-only and will automatically update if the source cell changes.
Known Limitation
Formatting Restrictions: Currently, the displayed cell value cannot be formatted (e.g., bold, italic, color changes). This limitation is due to constraints within Confluence's editor.
To modify a macro:
Hover over the macro you wish to edit.
Click on the Edit button that appears.
This will open the macro's settings, allowing you to make the necessary changes.