Confluence is a software application used by distributed teams and organizations to collaborate on projects in a secure and well-managed environment. It can be used to manage documents and other media while allowing access to only authorized users. Confluence offers many tools, including a calendar feature, to help you track important dates and things to do. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to set up a calendar in Confluence so you can easily track and plan tasks.
Step 1: Add a Calendar
The first step to start your calendar is to add it to a space. To do this, go to the space where you want to add the calendar and click the gear icon located at the top-right corner of your screen. Next, select "Content Tools" from the list of options.
Now, click the "Calendar" tab and click the green "Add Calendar" button. A calendar creation page will appear, prompting you to choose the color and title of the calendar. Select a title for the calendar and ensure that it is easily recognizable.
Once you have chosen a title and color for the calendar, click on the “Save” button to finish creating the calendar.
Step 2: Add Events
To add an event to the calendar, open the calendar and select the Calendar tab. Here you will be able to view a full list of events.
To add an event, click the ‘+’ icon in the top right-hand corner. A form will appear, prompting you to enter details about the event. The fields you will need to fill in are:
- Name: Enter the name of the event
- Date & Time: Choose the date and time of the event.
- Description: Enter a brief description of the event
- Attachments: You can add attachments to the event, such as a documents or images.
Once you have filled in the event details, click the “Save” button to add the event.
Step 3: Share Your Calendar
To share your calendar with other people, click on the calendar name and select “Permissions” from the menu. Here you will be able to choose who has access to view and edit the calendar.
Next, select a user or group from the list and click the “Add” button. Then, select the permissions you would like the user or group to have. You can choose to allow them to view only the calendar, or you can give them additional permissions such as editing events or adding new events.
Once you are done, click the “Save” button to save the new permissions.
FAQ
What is Confluence?
Confluence is a cloud-based team collaboration software designed to help teams work better together. It has a range of features, including document collaboration, calendar sharing, and more.
How do I add a calendar to Confluence?
To add a calendar to Confluence, go to the space where you want to add the calendar and click the gear icon in the top-right corner. Then, select “Content Tools” from the list of options. Now, click the “Calendar” tab and click the green “Add Calendar” button. Enter a title for the calendar and a color, then click on the “Save” button.
How do I add events to a Confluence calendar?
To add an event to a Confluence calendar, open the calendar and select the Calendar tab. To add an event, click the ‘+’ icon in the top right-hand corner and enter details about the event. Once you have filled in the event details, click the “Save” button to add the event.
How do I share my Confluence calendar?
To share your Confluence calendar with others, click on the calendar name and select “Permissions” from the menu. Here you will be able to choose who has access to view and edit the calendar. Select a user or group from the list and click the “Add” button. Then, select the permissions you would like the user or group to have, then click the “Save” button to save the new permissions.
What kind of content can I add to events in my Confluence calendar?
You can add content such as documents or images to events in your Confluence calendar by clicking on the ‘+’ icon in the top right-hand corner and uploading the content into the event form. This can help to provide additional information or context to the event.