How to easily import Excel files into Confluence with Elements Spreadsheet and Project Tables

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Are you tired of juggling between Excel and Confluence? Struggling to keep up with all the spreadsheet updates for you and your team? Sound familiar? If so, keep reading—it’s about to get interesting.

Let me guess: Excel is a great tool, but let’s face it, it’s not exactly ideal when it comes to saving time or fostering collaboration. Especially when you’re constantly switching back and forth with your Confluence pages. But what if I told you that you could combine the best of both worlds?

By integrating your Excel files directly into your Confluence documents with Element Spreadsheet, you can turn them into beautiful, collaborative spreadsheets. This lets you centralize everything within Confluence, making it much easier for your team to collaborate, update, and analyze data—all in real time.

👉 Guide to import your spreadsheet documents in Confluence

• Insert the Spreadsheet Macro:

  • Go to the Confluence page where you want to import your Excel file and insert the Spreadsheet macro.

  • Insert the Spreadsheet macro from the toolbar or by typing /Spreadsheet.

• Import Your Excel File:

  • In the Spreadsheet macro, click "Import file."

  • Browse your computer to select the Excel file you want to import.

  • Click "OK" to complete the import.

• Edit and Collaborate:

  • The imported spreadsheet is now fully editable within the Confluence page in the Spreadsheet editor.

  • Your team can collaborate on it in real time without needing external tools.

Check the video demo on how to import an Excel file in Confluence with Elements Spreadsheet.

Ever feel like managing structured data—like project tracking or detailed reports—becomes more of a chore than a solution? That’s where Elements Project Table comes to the rescue. It’s not just a tool; it’s your ultimate sidekick for turning chaotic data into organized, actionable insights.

Here’s how it works:

• Start with the Project Table Macro
  Open your Confluence page and drop in the Project Table macro—easy as that.

• Build Your Perfect Table
  Need text, numbers, or dates? Customize your table columns to fit your needs. Want a bit more structure? Add dropdowns or user mentions for extra clarity.

• Manage, Analyze, Repeat
  Populate your table with data by typing it in or pasting it directly. Then, let the magic happen with built-in filters, calculation columns and conditional coloring to make sense of it all.

Spreadsheet or Table? Why Not Both?
If you’re working with Excel files and want to keep all the formatting and formulas intact, Elements Spreadsheet is your go-to. But if dynamic, collaborative tables are more your style, Elements Project Table has you covered.

So why choose? Combine both tools to eliminate manual updates, streamline your workflows, and keep your team perfectly aligned in Confluence. Ready to dive in?

Check out how to display advanced tables on Confluence pages easily or how to track your projects and time remaining with Project tables. Your workflows will thank you!

[Amandeep11 Kaur]

Hey!

That is such a cool feature.

I wanted to try this in my project however I could not see any spreadsheet macro. Do I need to have any plugin installed for this or Is the feature even rolled out yet ?

Any guidance would be appreciated !!!

Thanks!