Display Metadata Value macro | Elevatic Documentation

What can it do?

The Display Metadata Value macro allows you to display the value of a Metadata field associated with the Content Category assigned to a page.

This can be useful for showing a specific Metadata Value directly on the page content. Unlike the Display Metadata macro, this macro allows you to directly integrate the selected field value into the content.

❔ How to use it?

Adding the Macro to a Page

Insert the Macro

Edit the page.
Choose the “+” to add the macro.
Search for Display Metadata Value macro.
The macro dialog will appear.

Configure the Macro

Decide whether you want to show a Metadata value of the current or another page. When going for the second option, you can use the filter control to select a specific Content Category which is assigned to the page you are looking for. This narrows down the search results and makes it easier to find the correct content.

Select a Metadata field from the dropdown menu

This menu lists only Metadata fields associated with the same Content Category assigned to the page.

Click Save to insert the macro into the page.

You can incorporate Metadata Values within text or place them in a table as desired.

When you edit a template which is linked to a Content Category, you can use the Display Metadata Value macro within the template and configure it show a specific Metadata value from that Content Category. This works in the same way as described above.

But why should you use it?

The Display Metadata Value macro offers a great way to integrate specific Metadata values directly into your page content, enhancing visibility and accessibility.

Easy Integration: Select the metadata field you want to display and insert the metadata value anywhere on the Confluence page without any restrictions.
Customization: With the ability to choose from various Metadata fields associated with the Content Category assigned to the page, you can tailor the displayed information to meet specific requirements.
Batch Editing: Update key metadata values across multiple locations in the same Confluence page simultaneously, avoiding repetitive edits and ensuring consistency.

🧭 Use Cases:

Process Documentation: Display the process owner, location, or title directly within the documentation, providing users with essential information.
Reporting: Integrate key metrics directly into performance dashboards for real-time tracking.
Project Management: Embed metadata values like project milestones directly into Gantt charts or timelines; Allow team members to easily see up-to-date information and update relevant project details without clutter.