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Google Docs for Confluence – Quick Start

Google Docs for Confluence – Quick Start

Google Docs for Confluence is an app that displays Google Docs directly within Confluence pages. Documents appear inline rather than as external links or downloadable files, and remain connected to their source in Google Drive.

This is particularly relevant for teams working with shared specifications, meeting notes, or collaborative reports. The Confluence Google Docs integration maintains the original formatting, applies Google Drive permissions to control access, and reflects edits made in either platform.

For teams that need to embed Google Doc in Confluence, the app provides a way to centralize documentation. Content stays synchronized across both tools, and team members can reference or edit documents without navigating between separate applications.

How to embed Google Docs in a Confluence page

Auto mode

  1. Copy the public URL address of your Google Docs file

  2. Paste it into your Confluence editor

  3. (Optional) Edit the viewer settings

Manual mode

  1. Copy the URL address of your Google Docs file

  2. Open the Google Docs macro in Confluence typing /docs

  3. Paste the URL of the file into the corresponding section

  4. (Optional) Edit the viewer settings

FAQ

  1. Do I need special permissions to use Google Docs for Confluence? You need at least view access to the Google Doc you want to embed. Editing rights in Confluence depend on the permissions set in Google Drive.

  2. Can I edit a Google Doc directly inside Confluence? Yes. Edits made in the embedded document are automatically saved in Google Docs. The app keeps content synchronized across both platforms.

  3. Does the integration change the formatting of my Google Docs? No. The plugin preserves the original formatting and layout of your document when displayed in Confluence.

  4. What happens if someone doesn’t have access to the Google Doc? Users without the proper Google Drive permissions will not be able to view or edit the embedded file in Confluence.

  5. Is it possible to embed multiple Google Docs on the same Confluence page? Yes. You can insert more than one Google Doc by repeating the embed process for each file.

  6. Can I control the size or display settings of the embedded document? Yes. After inserting the document, you can adjust the viewer settings in Confluence to fit your page layout.

  7. Is the connection between Confluence and Google Docs secure? Yes. The integration relies on Google Drive’s access controls and Confluence’s security framework. Data remains managed under your organization’s existing policies.

  8. What happens if the Google Doc is deleted or moved? If the file is deleted or moved in Google Drive, the Confluence page will no longer display the document. You’ll need to re-embed the updated link.