How to edit a Confluence page - and why you should do it
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How to edit a Confluence page - and why you should do it
Holly Aspinall
12 August 2024
2 min read
Holly Aspinall
12 August 2024
2 min read
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How to edit a Confluence page
Why should you edit Confluence pages?
Need to make changes to your Confluence content? Editing it is easier than you might think! Discover how to edit a Confluence page with our beginner's guide.
Confluence is a knowledge management platform that uses collaborative documents called pages to let users share information. But if you're new to the software, you might be unsure how to do things like edit and delete Confluence pages.
We're here to help you make changes to your Confluence pages to keep your content fresh and reliable. Our guide covers both on Confluence Cloud and Confluence Data Center.
How to edit a Confluence page
- Go to the Confluence page you want to edit.
- Select the Edit (pencil) icon from the top right to enter edit mode. You can also simply press e on your keyboard.
📝 Note: If you’re using Data Center, the Edit button and the Update button (which you’ll be using after completing your edits) are in different places to Confluence Cloud.
Where to find the page Edit button in Confluence Cloud (top) and Data Center (bottom)
Once you've edited your page, just press the blue ‘Update’ button. This is on the top right in Confluence Cloud and at the bottom right in Confluence Data Center.
Where to find the Update button in Confluence Cloud (top) and Data Center (bottom)
💡 Did you know? You can describe how you've updated a page to help other users easily notice the difference.
- In Confluence Cloud, press the arrow beside the blue Update button and add your note in the Version Comments box.
- In Confluence Data Center, add your comment to the "What was changed?" box to the left of the Update button.
Why should you edit Confluence pages?
Even if you give your all to creating a Confluence page, it's likely that you'll need to update it at some point. Keeping your Confluence content relevant is vital, especially if you're using Confluence as a Single Source of Truth. Ensuring that information is kept up-to-date as soon as possible prevents misunderstandings across teams, and for customers, too. And even if your content is still up-to-date, there are often ways you can make your content more engaging and user-friendly.
Check if your page is due an update with this list of questions:
☐ Are there relevant images on the page? If yes, are they still up-to-date?
☐ Are there any spelling or grammar errors?
☐ Is the page easy to read and follow?
☐ Will everything make sense to end users?
☐ Does the page clearly answer users’ questions?
☐ Is the content visually engaging?
⚡️ Pro Tip: If you're not sure about any of these, get a second opinion! Have a colleague review your page before you put it live, or add a Forms for Confluence rating scale to the bottom of the page and gather user feedback.
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Holly Aspinall
Content Marketing Manager
As an experienced Content Marketing Manager, Holly is dedicated to writing valuable, accessible guides that help users understand their tools better and get more out of their workday.
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