HTML code in Confluence HTML macro is not working
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Summary
HTML macros are disabled by default
The HTML macro will only be available if it has been enabled by an administrator. Enabling these macros can make your Confluence site vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks.
HTML code in the Confluence HTML macro is not working when the code contains some HTML tags.
Environment
Confluence HTML macro
Diagnosis
Check if the HTML code inside the macro has the below HTML tags:
<html></html>
<head></head>
<body></body>
Cause
Confluence HTML macro already has those HTML tags predefined.
Solution
Remove the above HTML tags then save the page.
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