Quick Start

Embed an interactive data table into any Confluence Cloud page in under 10 seconds—no extra setup required. You can use:

The Simple Table macro to import external data (CSV, JSON, Excel) and render it as an interactive table.
The Simple Table bodied macro to wrap a native Confluence table and unlock full Simple Table features.

Using Simple Table macro (import)

Edit the Confluence page where you want the table.
Insert the Simple Table macro via the “+” menu.

In the macro editor, paste comma- or tab-separated data (CSV):

Region,Month,Sales
Kanto,2024-05,32500
Kansai,2024-05,27400
Tohoku,2024-05,14600
Chubu,2024-05,19950
Kyushu,2024-05,17120

Click Next to preview and confirm.
Save the macro and then publish the page.

Using Simple Table bodied macro (native Confluence table)

Edit the Confluence page and create a native Confluence table.
Wrap the table using the Simple Table bodied macro.
In preview or view mode, configure sorting, filtering, export, etc.
Publish the page to see the fully interactive table.

Result

Your data will render as a fully featured table

with the following capabilities out of the box:

Sortable columns
Instant search
Automatic row numbering
CSV or Excel export
Footer aggregations
Column hiding and reordering

…and many more Forge-native • Atlassian-hosted

That’s it! Whether you import data or use native tables, you now have a dynamic, interactive table right in Confluence. All features are powered by the Forge-based Simple Table macro for Cloud.

Want to try it in your site? InstallSimple Tables for Confluence from the Atlassian Marketplace.