How to convert a page to a live doc in Confluence
Convert a published Confluence page to a live doc through More actions → Convert to live doc → Confirm.
After conversion, edits are immediately visible without publishing. Choose this for collaborative working notes; keep a page when a deliberate publication boundary is part of the document’s review process.
Step-by-step guide
Confirm live docs are enabled in the space
Ask the space admin if the conversion option is unavailable. Review the page’s collaborators and sharing before changing its editing model. A live document is useful for meeting notes, but an approved release specification may need a published baseline.
Review content and discussion dependencies
Inspect macros and any Marketplace functionality the page relies on. Record important footer-comment decisions in the content or preserve a reference before conversion. Current documentation says footer comments are hidden in the live doc, although they can reappear after conversion back.
Convert the published page
Open More actions, choose Convert to live doc and select Confirm. Explain to collaborators that changes now appear in real time and no publish step separates an editing session from the reader’s view.
Check collaboration and recovery options
Open the converted document as an intended collaborator and verify its content and permissions. Version history remains saved. If the team needs a publication gate again, choose Convert to page and review the publish settings.
Common mistakes
Assuming unpublished working changes remain hidden
Live-doc edits are visible immediately to people with access. Reconsider the format when content needs a private editorial phase.
Sources and verification
Based on product documentation checked on 2026-11-04. This is a documentation-based guide, not a hands-on benchmark. Features and availability can change.