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Updating a Table in view mode

Angelo Cacciatore

Hi Folks,

Sorry for this newbie questions. I just learned Confluence today and I have a question on updating a table.

Can I create a page with a table that only gives view access to everyone BUT allows users to update a few table cells.

What I am trying to do is set up a space for a temporary task where I have over 300 letters to update. I have 8 people working for me and I wanted to have something where my folks can go into the space...select an unassigned letter to work on...and select done when completed. That way folks are always update to date on what work is left to do.

What is the best way to build something like this?

Regards,

Angelo

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Boris Berenberg - Atlas Authority

Why not create a new space and just let them work in there? Then you can move the finished items into whatever final destination you want them in where no one can edit them?

Angelo Cacciatore

Thanks for responding.

Again, being a newbie I might not totally understand how confluence works. If I add a table on this page...can multiple people edit the page and update different cells of that table? Do they need to publish their updates immediately to keep the table up-to-date?

Ada Chen

Hi @Angelo Cacciatore - If you add a table to your page, multiple people should be able to edit the page and update different cells. That is, as long as those people have View & Edit permissions on that page.

You can check if you've set up your page permissions correctly by clicking the little lock at the top of the page . The default setting is: "No restrictions. Everyone can view and edit this page", but it sounds like you want to switch it to "Editing restricted", so everyone can view the page but only those users that you manually add permissions for can edit the table.

When these folks are editing, they don't need to publish immediately, but they can publish as they go, and the published page will be updated with their latest additions - even if others are still editing the page. Users can also continue to edit and save drafts, and choose to publish when they're ready. Totally up to you and your workflow.

Hope this helps!

Angelo Cacciatore

Thank you Ada for clarifying.

One more question around this if you don't mind...what happens when 2 or more people update the same cell before publishing and then they publish it?

Regards,

Angelo

Andreas Springer _Seibert Group_

You could also have a look at Inline Table Editing. It allows users to edit table cells without going into edit mode. Sounds like exactly what you need, no? Hope this helps...

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