How to move a Google Doc into Confluence Cloud

Moving a Google Doc into Confluence Cloud is straightforward. Begin by creating a new page or opening an existing one. Click on the More actions button next to the Share button and select Templates and import. On the Import tab, choose Google Doc and authorize your account. The document will now appear as a Confluence page, and that's the end of the process for shorter documents.

However, complications arise with shared drives, large files, and complex formatting. If the file resides on a shared drive, you might not see it in the picker, even though it exists. This issue is common and has no simple fix within Confluence. Similarly, documents that require authorization might fail to import if they were accessed through links without proper permissions. Images may appear as placeholders, and shapes or diagrams drawn within the document are often lost.

The biggest drawback is that every imported file becomes a separate page, regardless of its length. A sixty-page document will appear as a single long page, lacking any logical structure or navigation. This can make the document difficult to manage, especially when it needs to be broken down into smaller sections.

When the direct Google import method fails, another option is to download the file as a .docx and then import it through the same Import tab. This workaround allows for editing the document before import, though it does not solve the inherent issues with long files or shared drive access.

In conclusion, Confluence Cloud's built-in import feature is effective for short, simple Google Docs. However, for more complex documents, additional steps or third-party apps may be necessary to achieve the desired structure and functionality.