Version 7.x release notes
- Johannes Laatu (Deactivated)
- Dennis Andersen
- Madzy Soetman
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Visit the Version 7.x.x page for a full history of version 7 releases.
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Version 7.6 Release notes
24 June 2024
Compatibility updates
This release is compatible with Confluence versions 7.19 and newer.
Version 7.5 Release notes
7 February 2024
Version 7.4 Release notes
7 November 2023
Compatibility updates
This release is compatible with Confluence versions 7.15 and newer.
Version 7.4 Upgrade instructions
How to upgrade to version 7.4 depends on which version you currently use. To check your current version, go to the Confluence Administration > Manage apps.
Your current version | How to upgrade to 7.4 |
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Version 1.0.0 - 5.1.19 |
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Version 6.0.0 - 7.0.x |
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Version 7.1.x or newer |
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Version 7.3 Release notes
9 February 2023
Compatibility updates
This release is compatible with Confluence versions 7.12 and newer.
Version 7.2 Release notes
24 November 2022
Compatibility updates
This release drops some older versions of Confluence that have long since reached end of life from Atlassian’s side. With these the support for Internet Explorer 11 is also dropped.
Supported versions: Confluence 7.8.0+
Version 7.1 Release notes
1 September 2022
We’re excited to introduce Refined for Confluence version 7.1! We have updated the theming tools, aligning Refined for Confluence with Refined for Jira & JSM.
Please read the upgrade instructions to learn how to install this new version.
Additional features, improvements & fixes
As usual, we have also included multiple bug fixes and improvements into this release. Some additional highlights include:
Added the site switcher to the keyboard navigation system.
Added new option in the news macro to optionally remove the title.
HTML module now supports a wider text area.
Version 7.1 Upgrade instructions
We always recommend to upgrade your development or test instance first, to make sure that everything works as expected.
Before upgrading
Check your current version of Refined for Confluence by going to Confluence Administration > Manage apps, and follow the instructions below.
If you are currently on version 6.0.0-7.0.x
Install version 7.1 through Manage apps.
If you are currently on version 1.0.0-5.1.19
First install version 6.1.21 from Atlassian Marketplace.
Navigate to Refined Configuration and proceed with the upgrade by clicking the upgrade button.
After the upgrade has been completed, you install version 7.1.0. This can be done directly from Confluence by going to Manage apps page.
Upgrading Refined to version 7.1
Make sure Refined is compatible with your Confluence instance.
Make sure that your Confluence instance is fully backed up.
Upload Refined 7.1.x to Confluence (Confluence Admin > Configuration > Add-ons.)
Navigate to the Refined Administrator section by pressing Configure or by navigating to Confluence Admin > Refined > Configuration
Press the Upgrade the theme data to Refined 7.1.x data button.
When you have upgraded Refined for Confluence, advise your users to refresh their browser. Stylesheets and scripts have changed in new versions and need to be reloaded.
Legacy items removed in 7.1
Version 7.0 Release notes
15 September 2020
Please read the upgrade instructions to learn how to install this new version.
In version 7.0, we’ve removed legacy upgrade tasks.
Version 7.0 Upgrade instructions
Before upgrading to Refined for Confluence 7.0.x, check your current version and follow the instructions below. You can see your currently installed version by going to Confluence Administration > Manage apps.
Currently on version 6.0.0-6.1.21
Install version 7.0 by going to Confluence Administration > Manage apps.
Currently on version 1.0.0-5.1.19
First install version 6.1.21 from Atlassian Marketplace. After installing the version, navigate to Refined Configuration and proceed with the upgrade by clicking the upgrade button. After the upgrade has been completed, you can proceed to install version 7.0.0. This can be done directly from Confluence by going to Manage apps page.
Upgrading Refined to version 7.0
Make sure Refined is compatible with your Confluence instance.
Make sure that your Confluence instance is fully backed up.
Change the theme to the default theme (Confluence Admin > Look and Feel > Themes).
Upload Refined 7.0.x to Confluence. (Confluence Admin > Configuration > Add-ons)
Activate the theme as the current global theme in the confluence administration menu (Confluence Administration > Look and Feel > Themes).
When you have upgraded Refined for Confluence, advise your users to refresh their browser. Stylesheets and scripts have changed in new versions and need to be reloaded.