Permissions & Access
How Access Works
LaTeX Formulas & Diagrams does not introduce its own user roles or permission system. It relies entirely on standard Confluence permissions:
| Role | How It's Determined | What They Can Do |
|---|---|---|
| Space Admin / Site Admin | Confluence space or site administrator | Install and manage the app from the Marketplace |
| Page Editor | Any Confluence user with Edit permission on a page | Insert, edit, and save macros on that page |
| Page Viewer | Any Confluence user with View permission on a page | View rendered diagrams and equations |
There are no special per-user roles to configure inside the app.
Installing the App (Admins Only)
Only a Confluence site administrator (or a user with Confluence administrator privileges) can install apps from the Atlassian Marketplace. Regular page editors cannot install the app.
Steps:
- Log in as a site administrator
- Go to Settings → Apps → Find new apps
- Search for and install UML Diagrams Math LaTeX
- Accept the requested permissions
Once installed, the macros are immediately available to all page editors across the entire Confluence site.
Using Macros (Page Editors)
Any Confluence user who has Edit permission on a page can:
- Insert the Diagrams, LaTeX Block, or LaTeX Inline macro via the
/macro menu - Open the split-view editor and write or paste content
- Save and publish the macro to the page
No additional setup, role assignment, or approval is required for editors.
Viewing Rendered Content (All Users)
Any Confluence user who has View permission on a page can see:
- Rendered Mermaid diagrams
- Rendered LaTeX equations
- Rendered inline math within paragraphs
Viewers do not need any special permissions beyond standard page access.
Space-Level Considerations
| Scenario | What Happens |
|---|---|
| User has Edit on the page | Can insert and edit macros |
| User has View only | Can see rendered content but cannot edit macros |
| User has no page access | Cannot see macros or rendered content |
| Admin restricts a space | App macros respect Confluence space restrictions |
Checking App Permissions
To review what permissions the app has requested:
- Go to Confluence Settings → Apps → Manage apps
- Find LaTeX Formulas & Diagrams
- Click Details to see the permission list
Requesting Access to Edit Pages
If you cannot insert macros, the issue is likely a Confluence page permission rather than an app setting. Contact your Confluence Space Admin to request Edit access to the relevant space or page.