How to build a Multilingual Knowledge Base in Confluence – Without the Headaches

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As global teams scale, the demand for multilingual documentation within platforms like Confluence grows. However, managing translations across different languages often becomes a challenge, especially when multiple versions of the same page are created and maintained independently. This can lead to inconsistencies, inefficiencies, and a fragmented user experience.

Fortunately, Translations for Confluence, offers a solution that centralizes multilingual content management, right on a single Confluence page.

The Challenge: Fragmented Multilingual Content

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Organizations using Confluence to house their internal or external knowledge bases often face a key obstacle: how to make the same information available in multiple languages without duplicating content or creating a management nightmare.

Problem	Impact
Multiple versions of the same page	Inconsistent updates, higher maintenance effort
Disconnected workflows	Errors in content alignment between languages
Poor user experience for non-native speakers	Lower engagement and productivity
Lack of automation	Manual translations are time-consuming

Let’s walk through a real-world use case that highlights how Translations for Confluence solves these problems.

Use Case: Managing a Multilingual Knowledge Base in Confluence

Translations for Confluence enables content managers to create and manage multilingual pages within a single Confluence space. Instead of duplicating pages for each language, users manage all translations on a single page using language macros and an integrated language switcher.

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Key Personas

Name	Role	Objective
Joanna	Team Lead	Ensure documentation is consistent and accessible to global teams
Jamie	Knowledge Manager	Update and maintain multilingual content efficiently
John	Global Employee	Find relevant content in his preferred language easily

Step-by-Step Implementation

1. Setup
   The organization installs Translations for Confluence from the Atlassian Marketplace.
2. Content Creation
   Joanna and Jamie create knowledge base content in the primary company language (e.g., English).
3. Translation Integration
   Jamie uses the app’s macros to embed translated versions directly into the same page, such as German, French, and Spanish.
4. User Experience
   John, an employee based in a different region, accesses the Confluence space and selects his preferred language using the built-in language switcher.
5. Content Maintenance
   When updates are made to the original (primary) content, Jamie ensures that the translated versions are updated accordingly. The unified page structure remains consistent across all languages.

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Results and Benefits

For Jamie (Content Manager)	For John (Global Employee)	For the Organization
No duplicate pages to manage	Fast access to relevant content in native language	Streamlined content governance
Simplified translation updates	Consistent layout and structure	Lower translation costs
Centralized documentation	Better understanding and productivity	Improved knowledge-sharing culture

Integration with Atlassian Intelligence

To further accelerate the translation process, the app can be paired with Atlassian Intelligence, which can pre-fill translation macros using AI-generated translations. This feature drastically reduces the time needed for multilingual documentation and improves accuracy.

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Why This Approach Works

Unlike traditional methods that rely on cloning Confluence pages or creating separate spaces, Translations for Confluence consolidates everything into one maintainable structure. This significantly reduces:

• Redundant work

• User confusion

• Content misalignment across languages

Additionally, it improves content discoverability and accessibility, both of which are critical for global teams and international organizations.

For organizations operating across multiple regions, managing a multilingual knowledge base in Confluence no longer has to be complex or inefficient. With Translations for Confluence, your teams can work in their preferred languages without compromising on consistency or maintainability.

Implement the solution today and provide your global workforce with the clarity they need, regardless of language.

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