Getting Started
What is LaTeX Formulas & Diagrams?
LaTeX Formulas & Diagrams (Gantt Charts, ERDs & Flowcharts) is a Confluence Cloud app that lets your team embed technical visuals and mathematical formulas directly on Confluence pages - no external tools, no image uploads, no copy-paste workarounds.
Core Value Proposition
- Render Mermaid diagrams including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, ERDs, Gantt charts, mindmaps, and more
- Display beautiful LaTeX math for equations, matrices, aligned derivations, and technical formulas
- Embed inline math inside normal paragraph text without breaking the reading flow
- Edit in a live split-view editor - source on the left, rendered preview on the right
All of this runs natively inside Confluence Cloud using macros - no external servers, no data exports, no infrastructure to maintain.
Product Introduction Video
Three Macros, One App
| Macro | Best For |
|---|---|
| UML Diagrams | Flowcharts, sequences, ERDs, Gantt, mindmaps |
| LaTeX Block | Display equations, matrices, multi-line aligned math |
| LaTeX Inline | Math embedded inside paragraph text |
Who Is It For?
- Engineers and architects who need diagrams in their technical specs and ADRs
- Data scientists and analysts who document models, metrics, and formulas
- Product and project managers who track timelines with Gantt charts
- Technical writers who need math-rich documentation alongside prose
Macro Summary
Diagrams Macro
Best for: architecture, workflows, sequences, ER diagrams, timelines.
Editor features
- Split Source/Preview editor (live rendering)
- Samples dropdown for quick starting examples
Viewer features (on the page)
- Edit (opens modal)
- Copy source (copies Mermaid text)
- Zoom in/out + Reset
- Pan by dragging
- Fullscreen mode
- Clear error panel for invalid syntax
LaTeX Block Equations
Best for: equations, aligned multi-line math, matrices, cases.
Editor features
- Split Source/Preview editor (live rendering)
- Samples dropdown for quick starting examples
Viewer features (on the page)
- Edit (opens modal)
- Copy source (copies LaTeX)
- Zoom in/out + Reset
- Pan by dragging
- Fullscreen mode
- Clear error panel for invalid syntax
LaTeX Inline Equations
Best for: paragraphs with math in-line.
Editor features
- Split Source/Preview editor (live rendering)
- Write normal text plus formulas
Viewer features (on the page)
- Minimal display for readability
- Hover edit icon to reopen editor
- Inline error highlighting if a specific formula fails