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 configure global header and footer in Confluence

Here is how to configure global header and footer in confluence

First, click on the gear icon in the header to open Confluence administration
Click on "Look and feel" in the settings menu
Next click on "Header and footer" in the submenu
In the "Header" text box, enter the content you want to display at the top of every page
Then, in the "Footer" text box, enter the content you want to display at the bottom of every page
Optionally, use wiki markup to add text, links, macros, or images
Finally click on the "Save" button to confirm

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Why should you configure global header and footer in Confluence

Confluence is a powerful collaboration tool designed to help teams create, share, and manage content efficiently.

By configuring the global header and footer in Confluence, users can provide a consistent branding experience across all pages. This feature ensures that important links and messages are always visible to users, enhancing navigation and information access.

Utilizing this feature not only reinforces brand identity but also saves time by reducing repetitive tasks. Customized headers and footers streamline content consumption and contribute to a unified user experience.

Last update

July 14, 2026

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