Converting PowerPoint Content to Text in Confluence

Omar Bouchouari

 

Hello,

I noticed that Confluence offers the option to import documents from Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and OneDrive and convert them into page content. Is there a similar functionality available for PowerPoint files? Specifically, I would like to upload a PowerPoint file and have its content automatically extracted and converted into text on a Confluence page.

If this is not currently possible, are there any workarounds or third-party integrations you would recommend?

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

 

 

Kristian Klima_gtcuat

Hi @Omar Bouchouari and welcome to the Community.

There's a workaround.

1. In PowerPoint, go to File > Export.
2. Chose Export to PDF.
3. Open in the PDF file in Acrobat Reader.
4. Go to File > Save as text.
5. Open the text file in your text editor.
6. Copy/paste into Confluence.

(this method imports any text - including from text boxes and placeholders).

BTW, importing Word docs often results in a mess. Not because of Confluence but because how poorly some word docs can be formatted. I usually copy paste content to Google Docs, then copy paste to Confluence for the best result.