Confluence

Confluence is a team workspace platform for companies to create, organize, and collaborate on documents, project plans, and internal knowledge in one shared place.

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atlassian.com/software/confluence

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How to change the description of a custom space role in Confluence

Here is how to change the description of a custom space role in confluence

First click on the settings icon in the top right corner to open confluence administration
In the sidebar, click on "Permissions"
Next, click on "Space roles" in the submenu
Locate the custom space role whose description you want to edit under the "Custom roles" section
Click on the three dots icon next to the custom role
Next click on the "Edit" option in the dropdown menu
In the modal that appears, locate the "Role description" field
Then update the field with the new description
Finally, click on the "Save" button to apply the changes

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Why should you change the description of a custom space role in Confluence

Confluence is a versatile collaboration tool designed to help teams document and share knowledge effortlessly.

One of its standout features is the ability to change the description of a custom space role. This enhancement fosters clarity by allowing teams to tailor roles precisely to their naming conventions and descriptions, ensuring that all team members understand their responsibilities and roles within a project.

Updating role descriptions helps to minimize miscommunication and promotes efficient collaboration by aligning everyone’s understanding with the team's unique workflow and dynamics.

Last update

July 14, 2026

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