In a folder system, a folder holds files but is not a file itself. In Confluence, a Parent Page is both a container (folder) and a document (file). You can write content on the Parent Page and nest Child Pages inside it.
| If you want... | Do this... | Avoid this... | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Use the "Root Page" as a Table of Contents (TOC) with links to child pages. | Using only the sidebar navigation. | | Fast permissions | Use Space permissions for 90% of users; use Page restrictions only for 1:1 reviews or confidential drafts. | Overusing page restrictions (slows down rendering). | | Archival | Move old project spaces to an "Archive" Space. | Deleting spaces (breaks historical links). | | Cross-linking | Use [title:page name] to link between hierarchies. | Duplicating content across spaces. | confluence hierarchy
A deep hierarchy (many levels of nesting) often leads to "where did I put that document?" confusion. A flat hierarchy (many children under one parent) makes the sidebar scroll on forever. In a folder system, a folder holds files
If you are setting up a Space or cleaning up an existing one, here are three proven models: | If you want