--- title: "Source Editor for Confluence differences with Forge" canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/SOURCE/2193621646/Source%20Editor%20for%20Confluence%20differences%20with%20Forge" format: markdown --- This article provides an overview of differences in features/functionalities in the Source Editor for Confluence as we adopt [Forge Runs on Atlassian](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://developer.atlassian.com/platform/marketplace/runs-on-atlassian/%23runs-on-atlassian&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1753016150920767&usg=AOvVaw2QFYR6LZPruowVvcwij8vc). ## Benefits of running on Forge Some of the key benefits of adopting Forge include: - Enhanced data privacy for customers by using Atlassian-hosted compute and storage. - Matching data residency that supports the customer’s host product to ensure compliance. - Full control of data egress, allowing customers to monitor and block all data egress. ## Differences between Connect and Forge versions Review the following chart for a detailed breakdown of changes to the Source Editor for Confluence: | **Feature/Functionality** | **Connect version** | **Forge version** | | --- | --- | --- | | Accessing Source Editor | The Source Editor was accessible from the page byline.
![Source Editor byline.png](media://cbc152c3-e547-42c5-9d83-e1b891725936) | Along with accessing from from byline, we also now has the another navigation point mentioned below.
Source Editor is now accessed from the *More Actions *:additonal_options: menu. To open the Source Editor, navigate to:
**More Actions **> **Apps **> **Source Editor**
![New navigation.png](media://6089407f-1ed6-4176-9710-e9374cecc7ed) | | Source Editor window size | Source Editor window partially covers the page, with the option to expand to cover the full page.
![Screenshot showing the Source Editor Connect window.](media://8a077ada-47d8-4642-a19b-06135ab6c000) | Source Editor window automatically covers the full page, with the option to expand full screen.
![Screenshot showing the full page Source Editor Forge window.](media://7a010509-f3b5-45e1-803a-5e60f918ddb5) | | Help window | Clicking a link in the *Help *window will open the link in a new tab. | Clicking a link will open a warning about external pages. Click **Continue **in the warning to proceed with opening the link.
![Screenshot of the warning dialogue box for external links.](media://9e541774-739b-45fd-933a-654f4a1f7fb3) | | Space Overview page | The Source Editor **was not **accessible on Space Overview pages. | The Source Editor will be supported on *Space Overview* pages. | | Clicking outside Source Editor window | Clicking outside the Source Editor window has no impact. The window will remain open and unchanged. | Clicking outside the Source Editor window will close it. Any changes may be lost if they were not saved.
For details, see [https://ecosystem.atlassian.net/browse/FRGE-1855?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiY2NjZWMwMDYxYzhiNGMxNWJjMzRhMDIzYzk0YzBhOGQiLCJwIjoiamlyYS1zbGFjay1pbnQifQ](https://ecosystem.atlassian.net/browse/FRGE-1855?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiY2NjZWMwMDYxYzhiNGMxNWJjMzRhMDIzYzk0YzBhOGQiLCJwIjoiamlyYS1zbGFjay1pbnQifQ) | | *More Actions* menu behavior | Not applicable | The *More Actions *menu will remain open on the page after closing the Source Editor window. Click outside the menu to close it. |