How to import an Excel spreadsheet to a SharePoint custom list
Importing Excel to SharePoint has always been somewhat of a matzo ball. We had a few options available, but each one came with a long list of quirks that made the whole process and result less than desirable. Recently, Microsoft has added a new capability to SharePoint Lists, where users can import Excel spreadsheets to a SharePoint Custom list, and the whole… keep reading >
4 ways to make SharePoint more social
A frequent request I hear from my clients after they start using SharePoint is how to make it more social. With the variety of social media tools out there, it is natural for organizations and employees to desire such functionality in the workplace. The good news is that there are ways to make SharePoint more social. To be clear, SharePoint by itself… keep reading >
How to move and copy documents in SharePoint and OneDrive
One of my favorite features of the modern document library in SharePoint Online is the ability to move and copy documents across sites. This was not possible in the old (classic) document library and required the user to utilize third-party apps or open a library in Windows Explorer. Luckily, we now have the native option to move and copy documents in SharePoint… keep reading >
What is a SharePoint Start Page and why we need one
Given the vast range and scale of SharePoint, one of the misunderstood places in Office 365 eco-system happens to be, ironically, the SharePoint Start Page. In this post, I would like to explain what it is and what it is for. What is SharePoint Start Page? SharePoint Start Page is the page you get when you click on the SharePoint link from… keep reading >
What is Project for the Web?
I wanted to write this post for a very long time. Remember how Cinderella, after years of misery, found her Prince? Well, this is how I feel like writing this article, and “my prince” (or princess in my case) is the new tool we now have in Office 365 called Project for the Web. This topic is dear to my heart as… keep reading >
How to personalize news posts in SharePoint using Audience Targeting
News Widget happens to be one of my favorite web parts in SharePoint Online. I blogged previously on how you can use it to promote the news and announcements across the organization as well as how you can tag them. One of the new features rolled out in SharePoint is an ability to target the news to specific audiences, allowing you to display… keep reading >
How to create a Lookup column in SharePoint
Though I am a huge advocate of metadata, one column type that I have never blogged about previously is the Lookup column in SharePoint. The reason for this is that it is a unique type of column you would only use in very rare scenarios, and it does come with limitations. But it can become handy in some instances, and I would… keep reading >
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