Summary

By using a code like this:

{livesearch:spaceKey=exp}

In the "Look and Feel > Sidebar, header and footer > Sidebar" of a Space, it's possible to enable the Livesearch macro to appear in the sidebar of Confluence for this particular Space.

However, the behaviour exhibited by this macro in both the page and the sidebar is consistently different.
For example, by using the Livesearch directly in a page, as the user types, search results are shown in a dropdown menu.
The same behaviour does not occurs in the macro if it's located in the sidebar.

Environment

Confluence 6.0.0-OD-2015

Steps to Reproduce

1. Refer to the space "Space Tools" > "Look and Feel";
2. Sidebar, header and footer;
3. Add the following code in the Sidebar section:

   {livesearch:spaceKey="exp"}
   

   change the spaceKey accordingly.

Expected Results

The Livesearch macro will appear in the sidebar.
As the user types in, search results should be shown.

Actual Results

The Livesearch appears.
The user types and no search suggestions are made.