Problem

Currently, Confluence Database text fields only support plain text.
This limitation restricts users from utilizing rich text features like bullet points, bold/italics, and multiple lines, which are essential for formatting content effectively and replacing traditional tables.

Suggested Solution

Enhance Confluence Database text fields to support rich text formatting.

This would enable users to apply various text styles and organizational elements within database fields, similar to those available in traditional tables.

Why This Is Important

Rich text capabilities are crucial for users aiming to transition from tables to Confluence Databases without sacrificing readability and content organization.

The lack of rich text support may drive users to seek alternative solutions that accommodate their formatting needs.

Workaround

As a workaround, users can utilize the "Page details" field to display rich text by linking to a Confluence page that uses the excerpt macro.

This method allows partial inclusion of richly formatted content in databases, leveraging page metadata and excerpt functionality:

Page details

The page details field enables you to display the metadata of a linked Confluence page. For example, to show who created this page and when or to display rich text from your excerpt macro.