What is Atlassian Confluence?

Atlassian Confluence is a team workspace where knowledge and collaboration converge, catering to teams of any size and type, including those handling mission-critical, high-stakes projects. It serves as a platform for teams to foster culture, engage in authentic interactions, and it offers the flexibility to be hosted on the cloud, an organization's own infrastructure, or at a massive scale. Confluence pages are dynamic, living documents that can be used for a diverse range of purposes such as project plans, meeting notes, and troubleshooting guides. These pages are organized within spaces, which are collaborative workspaces grouping related content, facilitating organized team efforts.

Atlassian Confluence Plugins for Excel

Excel for Confluence by Appfire

Excel for Confluence, a product developed by Appfire, is designed to enhance the integration of Excel spreadsheets within Confluence pages. This plugin is compatible with Confluence Cloud, and Confluence Server and Data Center versions ranging from 7.4.0 to 8.7.2. It enables users to share, display, and access Excel spreadsheets directly in Confluence. The plugin provides dynamic tables that update automatically when the underlying Excel files are changed or new ones are attached.

With Excel for Confluence, users have the flexibility to select specific worksheets and columns for display. The plugin supports importing Excel files from various sources, including Confluence page attachments, URLs, or predefined admin profiles. Additionally, it can handle most Excel formulas and allows for the restriction of URL access through a whitelist. Excel for Confluence is backed by Cloud Security Participation, includes reliability checks, and promises a 24-hour support response time.

Microsoft Excel+ for Confluence by Apps+

Microsoft Excel+ for Confluence, by Apps+, is acclaimed as the best tool for integrating Microsoft Excel with Confluence content. It is unique in the Atlassian marketplace, being the first plugin to offer such capabilities for Confluence Cloud users. This plugin allows for the embedding of shared links and provides compatibility with over 150 marketplace apps. It features a full-screen dialog popup, a custom editor with live preview, and seven theme presets for a tailored user experience.

Moreover, Microsoft Excel+ for Confluence includes a variety of content types such as notes, images, PDFs, and whiteboards. The plugin is developed by the Sydney-based Apps+ team, which has the distinction of being an Atlassian Codegeist winner. Users can expect round-the-clock support from the provider.

Integration Tools for Excel and Confluence

The Table Spreadsheet macro, part of the Table Filter and Charts for Confluence app, allows the use of Excel's functionalities within Confluence, including formulas, filters, conditional formatting, and the creation of pivot tables and charts. This macro is accessible for both Cloud and Server/Data Center versions of Confluence.

The Excellentable plugin by Addteq and the Polaris spreadsheet for Confluence app are both solutions that enable the editing of Excel spreadsheets within the Confluence environment. As the Office Excel Macro is being phased out, these plugins serve as vital tools for users needing to work with Excel documents in Confluence. Additionally, Confluence supports displaying Excel files as PDFs, allowing for straightforward attachment and viewing of spreadsheets.

Common Use Cases

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  Company-wide collaboration
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  Project management
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  Technical documentation
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  Marketing
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  Human resources

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I embed a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet into my Confluence content?

You can use the 'Excel-like Tables' plugin macro to embed Excel spreadsheets directly into Confluence pages. You can also add shared Excel links directly into the Confluence editor.

Can I use the Excel plugin within Confluence templates?

There was an issue with using the plugin macro within a template which resulted in an error message. However, this was resolved, and the table macro is now available on both Global and Space templates.

What should I do if I encounter error code tuv2e2 when using the plugin?

The error code tuv2e2 was associated with an issue where the plugin did not work in templates as it did on existing pages. This issue should be resolved, but if it recurs, Atlassian Support can assist you with it.

Are there any customization options available for the Excel content embedded in Confluence?

Yes, the plugin offers 7 theme presets for customization, and you also have an option for fullscreen viewing to enhance the user experience.

Is my data secure when using the Atlassian Confluence Excel plugin?

Yes, the plugin does not store any data outside of the Confluence instance, and it is certified Cloud Fortified for additional security and reliability.