Export Confluence Pages as Word Documents
Note: The functionality described in this post is available as of WikiTraccs 1.34.33
Prerequisites
This feature works on-premises only (Confluence Server / Data Center). Confluence Cloud is not supported and the option is skipped there.What This Does
Confluence has a built-in “Export to Word” function. WikiTraccs can use it during a migration.
When the option is on, WikiTraccs exports each in-scope page as a Word file (.doc) and attaches it to the migrated SharePoint page. The original page content still migrates as a normal SharePoint page; the Word file rides along as an extra attachment.
How to Turn It On
In the WikiTraccs.GUI Settings menu, click Configure Transformation to open the Transformation Settings dialog. Open the Historical Export tab.
The Word export toggle sits below the Scroll PDF settings. Check it to enable native Word export, then start your migration as usual.
What You Get
- One Word file (
.doc) per page, holding the page’s current version. - The file is stored together with the other page attachments.
Caveats
Export Takes Time
This is the main thing to plan for.
Each page needs a separate call to Confluence to produce its Word file. On large migrations this adds up and slows the run down noticeably.
Turn it on only when you actually need the Word files. Test with a few pages first to get a feel for the added time.
Failed Exports Are Visible
If a Word export fails for a page, WikiTraccs flags that page with a failed transformation and logs a warning.