How do I access the Column Macro?

[Christopher Combes]

I don't see the options described in the following document using the "new editor" for Confluence Cloud...

https://confluence.atlassian.com/confcloud/confluence-editing-improvements-945107733.html

How can I get to it?

It appears there is an option to have a single column which may fix some of my concerns with the new editor.

This is what I see...

It appears I can add a table and then remove all but a single row and column but I would rather add a section of one column which I think is more appropriate.

Thanks,

Chris

[Shannon S]

Christopher,

By default, the layout in the new editor is one column down the middle of the page, but if you select the columns macro then it will display similar to your example.

Are you trying to add a single column in layout mode or are you actually trying to add a table? 

Can you show me what your screen looks like when you first go to create a page with the new editor?

Regards,

Shannon

[Christopher Combes]

Thanks, Shannon.  That makes sense that it starts as a single column.  I think what I am looking for is the previous editor experience where I can simply enter text that is left-aligned and the full width of the page.

[Shannon S]

Christopher,

That behavior is part of the old editor, and is not possible in the new one.

Have a look at the following thread, where my colleague Diego has a reply about that:

• Change New fixed-width page to Full

The new editing experience will be distributed to all customers eventually. Currently, the only way of having the previous editing experience is by using the Legacy Editor Template.

And yes, eventually the old editor will be removed from the editing options. All content should be migrated to the new style.

With your requests in mind, I raised this request:

CONFCLOUD-65654 | Choose Between Editor View Style

The request aims at having the option to switch between view styles, not between editors. This means that the editor would be the same but viewing could be changed.

I hope this helps clarify your question.

Regards,

Shannon