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TABLE BASICS
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IMPORT DATA
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CALCULATE & ANALYZE
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How to import Excel into Confluence

Simple Tables reads XLS and XLSX files in the browser and turns the selected sheet into a configurable table on the Confluence page.

Prepare the workbook

Use a clear header row, keep each column consistent, and remove decorative rows that are not part of the dataset. Date and number formatting should represent the values users expect to sort and calculate.

Import the file

Insert the Simple Table macro, choose an imported-data source, upload or select the workbook, choose the relevant sheet when prompted, and review the generated preview.

  • Insert Simple Table
  • Select or upload XLS/XLSX
  • Review detected headings and data types
  • Configure table controls
  • Publish the page

Validate before publishing

Check date columns, zero values, formulas represented as values, and empty cells. Then test sorting and calculations in the preview.

Related Simple Tables documentation

Import documentationColumn data typesCalculated columns

Frequently asked questions

Does Simple Tables support both XLS and XLSX?

Yes. Both formats are documented as supported Excel sources.

Is the workbook sent to an external conversion server?

The documented Simple Tables workflow parses files client-side within the Forge app rather than using an external file-processing service.