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How To Create A Glossary In Confluence

Updated on:
May 13, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build a searchable glossary page in Confluence.

Quick summary

A Confluence glossary is a dedicated wiki page that uses a structured two-column table to define project terms, sorted A–Z for easy lookup. Setting one up takes just a few steps — create a page, insert a table macro, add a table of contents, and publish it for your team to access.


Steps

  1. Click Create, then name the new page something like "Project Glossary".
  2. Use the /table macro to insert a 2-column table for your terms and definitions.
  3. Sort all glossary terms A–Z to make navigation quick and consistent.
  4. Add the /table of contents macro at the top so users can jump between sections easily.
  5. Click "Publish" and "Share" to keep the glossary updated and accessible to your team.

📌 Why this matters

A well-structured Confluence glossary eliminates ambiguity by giving every team member a single, searchable source of truth for project terminology. By using Confluence's built-in table and table-of-contents macros, teams can build an A–Z reference page in minutes without any third-party tools. Keeping the glossary published and shared directly in Confluence ensures definitions stay current alongside the rest of your project documentation. This is especially valuable for cross-functional teams, onboarding new members, or aligning stakeholders on domain-specific language.
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