A template is a predefined page that can be used as a prototype when creating new pages. Templates are useful for giving pages a common style or format. This page is about deleting an existing template, at space level or at site (global) level.

Templates are used only when adding a page. Once a page has been added, the template is no longer linked to the page. You can therefore remove the template without affecting any existing pages.

You need to be a space administrator to remove a space template, and you need Confluence Administrator permissions to remove a global template.

Note: Deleted templates cannot be restored.

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To remove a space template:

  2. Choose Content Tools > Templates
  3. A list of templates for the space displays. Choose Remove next to the template that you want to delete.
  4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

If your space uses the Documentation Theme:

  2. Choose Templates from the space administration options.
  3. A list of templates for the space displays. Choose Remove next to the template that you want to delete.
  4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

To remove a global template:

  2. Choose Global Templates in the left-hand navigation panel. 
  3. A list of templates for the Confluence site displays.Choose Remove next to the template that you want to delete.
  4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.