Effortless Organization: Migrating from Numbered Headings (Appfire) to Aura Formatting
Migrate from Appfire Numbered Headings to Aura Formatting for effortless document organization in Confluence Cloud.
Structured documentation is the backbone of every high-performing team in Confluence. If your organization is using Appfire Numbered Headings, the migration to Confluence Cloud gives you the opportunity to simplify your administration and reduce licensing costs — without disrupting a single user.
The Aura Migration Hub makes the transition from Appfire Numbered Headings to Aura Formatting completely seamless and, more importantly, invisible. No new page versions. No email notifications. No manual effort.
What Makes This Migration Different from Other Aura Migrations?
Unlike other macro migrations in the Aura Migration Hub, the Numbered Headings migration is fully automatic and silent. There is no 8-step wizard to walk through. Once activated, Aura takes over the formatting logic in the background — the moment a user views or edits a page.
This means you can uninstall the Appfire Numbered Headings app immediately after activation and start saving on licensing costs from day one.
Why Replace Appfire Numbered Headings with Aura Formatting?
Switching from Appfire to Aura delivers four measurable benefits:
Immediate Cost Savings: You can safely uninstall Appfire Numbered Headings right after activation – no waiting period, no dependency.
Zero Notification Spam: The migration does not create new page versions and does not trigger email notifications. Your users won’t notice anything changed.
Background Automation: The conversion happens instantly when a user views a page. There is no batch process to schedule or monitor.
ISO-2145 Standards Compliance: Custom, Greek, and full decimal heading styles are automatically converted to the globally recognized ISO-2145 standard, ensuring professional consistency across all pages.
Before You Start: From Data Center to Cloud
The Aura Migration Hub operates exclusively in Confluence Cloud. If you are still running Appfire Numbered Headings on Data Center, you first need to migrate the app to its Cloud version using the Atlassian Cloud Migration Assistant. A direct jump from Data Center to Aura Formatting is not possible – the DC-to-Cloud step must happen first.
Once Appfire Numbered Headings is running in Confluence Cloud, you can activate the Aura migration below.
How to Activate the Silent Migration from Appfire Numbered Headings to Aura Formatting in 3 Steps
We have designed the Aura Migration Hub to be the central entry point for all your app transitions. This streamlined dashboard ensures that migrating data from third-party apps to the Aura Apps Suite is simple and preserves the integrity of your information.
To ensure a flawless transition for your pages, you only need to follow these three steps:
Step 1: Open the Aura Migration Hub
In your Confluence Administration, navigate to Apps and select Aura Migration Hub. This is your central entry point for all supported migrations.
Step 2: Select the Numbered Headings Tile
Click on the Numbered Headings (by Appfire) tile within the Migration Hub dashboard.
Step 3: Activate and Forget
Toggle the Enable Numbered Headings Migration switch. Aura takes full control of the formatting logic from this point forward. The conversion happens silently in the background the next time a user views or edits a page.
Master the Move: Technical Details for Confluence Admins
Two important technical details to keep in mind before activating the migration:
- Macro Support Limitation: The specific standalone “Numbered Headings macro” is not currently supported by the migration. The formatting logic for heading numbering is handled natively by Aura Formatting instead.
- Feature Activation Requirement: The automated background conversion must be activated by the Seibert Group consultant team. Contact us to enable the feature on your instance.
Numbered Headings Are Just the Start – What Else Can You Consolidate?
The Numbered Headings migration is part of a broader strategy to replace fragmented paid apps with the Aura Apps Suite. The Aura Migration Hub also supports transitions for:
Structure and Design: Replace the Refined Macro Toolkit with Aura Formatting using the same Migration Hub — for a cohesive, professional page design.
Data and Visualization: Move from Stiltsoft Table Filter to Aura Table Filter to gain integrated charting and modern filtering while preserving your spreadsheets.
Technical Documentation: Migrate from Appfire LaTeX Math to Aura Formatting for high-fidelity mathematical notation across your wiki.
Governance and Workflows: Bring document lifecycles from AppFox Workflows, Appfire Page Approval, or Comala Document Management into Aura Workflow for a unified compliance ecosystem.
Ready to Simplify Your Confluence Administration?
Stop paying for heading numbering as a separate subscription. Activate the Aura Migration Hub and let the silent migration handle the rest.
