Enhancing SharePoint Pages: A Guide to Using Video Backgrounds in Page Sections
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by João Ferreira
2w ago
As SharePoint evolves, it continues to offer new and exciting ways to create engaging digital environments. With the anticipation of a new feature that will allow users to set images as the background for page sections, I find it the perfect moment to revisit a technique I previously shared – using videos as backgrounds in SharePoint page header. Why Use Video Backgrounds? Video backgrounds can transform the aesthetic and dynamic of a SharePoint page, making it more interactive and visually appealing. It’s a subtle way to bring life to static pages and can be particularly effective for compan ..read more
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What’s new for SharePoint – February 2024
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by João Ferreira
3w ago
SharePoint is constantly evolving to offer new and improved features for its users. In this blog post, I will explore some of the exciting updates that were announced in February 2024. You will learn how to create new Document library templates using the same technology that powers Microsoft Lists, how to use Copilot to enhance your OneDrive experience, how to create stunning videos with Clipchamp, and much more. Let’s dive in! FEB 2 Self-service purchase and trials of the Microsoft Clipchamp Premium add-on SKU Microsoft Clipchamp will now allow users to start a trial or purchase a Clipc ..read more
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How to Customize Your SharePoint Email Notifications
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by João Ferreira
1M ago
SharePoint in Microsoft 365 is a great tool for collaborating and sharing information with your colleagues. But sometimes, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of email notifications you receive from SharePoint, or you may miss some important updates that you need to know. That’s why it’s important to adjust your email notification settings according to your preferences and needs. In this blog post, I will show you how to set your SharePoint email notification preferences, so you can stay informed without being distracted. What kind of email notifications can you receive from SharePoint? By ..read more
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How to upload files from Public URLs to SharePoint using PowerAutomate
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by João Ferreira
1M ago
Sometimes you have the need to store information that is publicly available on the internet on your SharePoint site. This might be a tedious task which involves downloading and uploading the files one by one to the desired document library. But it doesn’t need to be like that. With Power Automate, you can make your life a lot easier. In this article, I’ll explain you how to upload a file to SharePoint from the internet using Power Automate. To do that, I’ll use the Image of the Day from Bing. Each day, Microsoft publishes a new image in Bing and I want to save a copy of it in a document librar ..read more
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4 Features Available in SharePoint Pages That You Won’t Want to Miss
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by João Ferreira
1M ago
SharePoint pages are a great way to create and share content with your team and organization. You can use web parts, layouts, and rich media to make your pages look engaging and professional. But did you know that SharePoint pages also have some hidden features that can make your life easier? In this article, I will share four of these features that you won’t want to miss. Share a Page Without Giving Access to the Site Collection Sometimes, you may want to share a specific page with someone who does not have access to your site collection. For example, you may have a page that showcases your ..read more
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How to Create a Custom Document Library Template for SharePoint
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by João Ferreira
1M ago
In this blog post, I’m showing you how to create a custom document library template for SharePoint using the existing PowerShell-based tooling for creating custom list templates. This feature is rolling out to Microsoft 365 customers in February and March 2024, and it will allow you to provide your users with more options and flexibility when creating document libraries in SharePoint. What is a Document Library Template? A document library template is a predefined set of settings, columns, views, and formatting that you can apply to a new document library. This can help you save time and ensu ..read more
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How to Set Up a Publishing Workflow for Your SharePoint Pages
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by João Ferreira
1M ago
SharePoint is a powerful platform for creating and managing web pages for your organization. However, sometimes you may want to review and approve the content of your pages before they go live. This is where a publishing workflow comes in handy. In this blog post, I will show you how to enable a publishing workflow for SharePoint pages, and why it is good for your organization. To enable a publishing workflow for SharePoint pages, follow these steps: Navigate to the Site Pages library of your publishing site. You can do this by going to the site contents and opening the Site Pages Select Aut ..read more
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How to Take a SharePoint full Page Screenshot Using Microsoft Edge
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by João Ferreira
1M ago
Did you know that Microsoft Edge has a built-in feature to take screenshots of web pages? You can easily capture a full-page image of any web page with just a few clicks. However, there is a catch: this feature only works well if the scroll is in the body element of the web page. Unfortunately, this is not the case for SharePoint pages, as the scroll is placed in a different element. This means that the screenshot feature will only capture the visible part of the browser window, and not the entire SharePoint page. But don’t worry, there is a workaround for this problem. In this blog post, I wi ..read more
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What’s new for SharePoint – January 2024
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by João Ferreira
2M ago
Microsoft kicked off the year with exciting news about SharePoint branding and how you can customize your intranet with your own corporate identity. In addition, Microsoft Lists and OneDrive received new features and enhancements. To stay on top of the latest updates on SharePoint and related technologies, don’t miss this blog post. JAN 4 Microsoft Stream: Pay-as-you-go transcript translations Make your content more inclusive by creating videos that your coworkers can easily view and understand in their primary language. Transcript translations in Stream (on SharePoint) give you the opti ..read more
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How to Create a SharePoint Site Collection App Catalog using PnP PowerShell
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by João Ferreira
2M ago
Sometimes you need to test SharePoint solutions in your tenant before making them available to everyone or simply to restrict the use to a subset of users by making them available in specific sites. If you are a SharePoint administrator and already have the global SharePoint app catalog created, you will be able to create site collection app catalogs for your site collections individually. Unfortunately, this feature is not available through the SharePoint admin UI and will require you to use one of the available PowerShell modules to manage SharePoint. In this article, we will see how to do i ..read more
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