How to import a Word document in Confluence
Import a Word file into Confluence through a blank page’s Templates and import → Import → Word document (.docx).
Each imported file becomes Confluence content that needs a formatting and permission check. This is a conversion workflow, not a live link back to the original Word file.
Step-by-step guide
Prepare a clean .docx source
Choose the approved requirements brief and remove obsolete sections before import. Only .docx Word documents are supported by this import path. Review file limits in the current import documentation if working with large documents or bulk collections.
Open the native import control
Create a blank page or live doc, open More actions beside Share, and select Templates and import. Choose the Import tab, then Word document (.docx). If the panel disappears after typing, reopen it from More actions.
Import and finish conversion
Select the file and Open, then Finish after the import completes. One file becomes a draft page or live doc; multiple imports are grouped beneath a restricted placeholder parent. Choose the publication workflow that matches the document’s review needs.
Check the converted document
Inspect tables, heading hierarchy, links and images against the Word original. Word shapes become placeholders, so recreate essential diagrams or provide a usable alternative. Set the intended parent and audience before publishing or broadly sharing the converted brief.
Common mistakes
Treating conversion as pixel-perfect
Unsupported images and shapes can become placeholders. Inspect the result before removing access to the original.
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.