So-called "dark features" are simply system configuration options that are hidden from the normal Confluence Administration menus. Dark features are hidden (though accessible) because changing them may result in major disruptions to the Confluence environment. However, there may be scenarios where one or more of these options should be disabled or enabled. Typically, this is only done by request from Atlassian, maker of Confluence, during troubleshooting, compatibility testing, or for re-enabling a legacy option. Dark features are also called "labs features" or "hidden options." |