Hi there! Welcome to bolamarketing.com, your go-to source for all things Google Sheets and Confluence. Today, I’m going to show you an amazing trick that will take your productivity to the next level – how to work with Google Sheets right within Confluence.
The Goal: To embed a Google Sheet into a Confluence page
Imagine being able to seamlessly edit your Google Sheets without ever leaving Confluence. Well, with this tutorial, that dream becomes a reality.
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of embedding a Google Sheet into a Confluence page using the powerful ‘iFrame’ macro. But don’t worry, even if you don’t have access to this macro, we’ve got you covered with alternative options.
1. Create your page that will house your Google Sheet
First things first, create a dedicated page in Confluence to house your Google Sheet. This will ensure that your sheet is neatly organized and easily accessible.
2. Add in the required iFrame macro
Once your page is set up, it’s time to add the ‘iFrame’ macro. Simply search for « iFrame » in the macro’s dialogue box, and if you see the option, select it. If not, don’t panic! You can reach out to your Confluence administrator or explore alternative add-ons like the HTML macro by Bob Swift.
3. Add the URL to your Google Sheet
With the ‘iFrame’ macro in place, it’s time to add the URL of your Google Sheet. Edit the macro and paste the URL into the designated field. Preview the sheet to ensure it’s being pulled in correctly. If you encounter any issues, double-check the URL and your permissions for viewing the sheet.
Once your sheet is successfully presented in the preview, save both the macro and the parent Confluence page.
You’ll now have a layout that showcases your Google Sheet seamlessly integrated into Confluence. But before you get too excited, let’s tackle a few sizing issues.
There are three key areas we’ll address:
- The width: We want the Google Sheet to fill the available width within the page.
- The height: We want as much of the Google Sheet visible as possible, including the bottom sheet tabs.
- The iFrame border: Let’s remove the default border for a cleaner look.
To fix these issues, go back into edit mode of the ‘iFrame’ macro.
- For the width, add « 100% » to the « Width » input field.
- For the height, use the css viewport height « vh » unit. For example, set the height to « 75vh » to take up 75% of the browser’s height.
- Lastly, remove the default border by adding « 0 » to the « Frame Border » input field.
Save both the macro and the parent Confluence page, and voila! You now have a perfectly sized and borderless Google Sheet within Confluence.
But before you go, let’s address an important point – Google Sheet permissions. Remember to consider who will be viewing your Confluence page and whether they have the necessary permissions to access the Google Sheet. If not, they won’t be able to see the embedded sheet.
If you’re only sharing the sheet with specific users, they’ll need to be logged into the browser with their respective Google account and Confluence. However, if you set your sheet to be visible to anyone with the link, anyone with permissions to view your Confluence page will be able to see the embedded Google sheet.
And there you have it, a complete guide to working with Google Sheets in Confluence. I hope you found this post useful. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below. And don’t forget to share this article with your friends and colleagues who would benefit from this incredible productivity hack!
-Liam
