In today’s digital age, fostering a sense of community and connection within an organization is more important than ever. One way to enhance this sense of connection is through the use of personalized greetings on your SharePoint intranet. A custom greeting not only adds a personal touch but also helps users better relate with the intranet, thereby boosting adoption and engagement. I’ve developed a custom solution that allows you to add a personalized greeting message for each user. This solution is now available in the Apps and Services section of my blog. How to Install the Greetings Web Pa ..read more

As the northern hemisphere welcomes the beginning of summer, many of us start to wind down and head off on our well-deserved holidays to soak up the good weather. However, one thing that is not showing any signs of slowing down is the roll-out of new features and announcements for SharePoint. In June 2024, we’ve seen a lot of new options for content editors that promise to revolutionize how pages are created. Viva Amplify, in particular, has received the largest batch of updates since its release. These enhancements aim to streamline workflows and improve user experience, ensuring that SharePo ..read more

In SharePoint, you can set up approval workflows to ensure that content is not disseminated to the entire organization before being reviewed by the approvers. Once you have the approval configured, the only thing you will see is a link to the page in the Approvals application and a description from the person who made the changes, telling you what was modified. However, it’s not always easy to know what has been changed just by looking at the description, especially if you don’t know all your SharePoint pages by heart. In this article, I’ll explain how to see the track changes, a concept simil ..read more

May was packed with updates for SharePoint, making it a month you shouldn’t miss. With two major Microsoft Conferences, there were plenty of new features announced for everyone using SharePoint, whether you’re an end user, an admin, or a developer. Viva Connections also got some attention with fresh updates to the Dashboard and the launch of its web version. It’s clear that SharePoint is growing and improving. But remember, as SharePoint gets better, some older features are being phased out. Keep an eye on these changes to make sure your users aren’t caught off guard. MAY 1 New Section L ..read more

Microsoft Build 2024, the annual developer conference, was full of exciting news and updates for SharePoint. Whether you are a SharePoint developer, administrator, or user, you will find something to enhance your experience and productivity. Creating custom Copilots from SharePoint Organizations can soon improve employee self-service by letting anyone create a Copilot that uses knowledge from documents and files on SharePoint sites to provide information, context and discoverability. These Copilots help people find the files they need and answer questions based on the SharePoint site contents ..read more

In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to quickly access and manage files is crucial. With the introduction of the new OneDrive Card for Viva Connections, efficiency is getting a significant boost. This integration means that the latest, recent, shared, or favorite files are now just a click away, directly within Microsoft Teams, whether you are at your desk or on the go. The OneDrive Files Card is a game-changer for Viva Connections users. Starting in May 2024, this feature will be available worldwide, enhancing the way we interact with our files. The beauty of the OneDrive Fil ..read more

Administrators can create different Viva Connections experiences and dashboards and choose the groups that have access to the cards in those dashboards. Before, as an end user, you could not modify the cards that showed up for you and you had to deal with irrelevant information in your dashboard if the card was not useful for you. The new personalization options on Viva Connections will change that and I’ll show you how. To personalize your Viva Connections dashboard, do the following: Open Viva Connections desktop experience using Microsoft Teams In the Dashboard section click the Customize ..read more

In SPFx development, there are scenarios where you might need to obtain the current user’s name. While Microsoft Graph is a robust option for SharePoint API data, it can sometimes be an overly complex solution for simple tasks due to the permissions required. For our purposes, we’ll use PnP JS, which offers a more streamlined approach without the need for additional permissions. Why Not Microsoft Graph? Microsoft Graph is a powerful tool for accessing SharePoint APIs, but it’s like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut for simple tasks. It requires permissions that, frankly, can be overkill for ..read more

This April brought some practical updates to SharePoint. Now, you can change the fonts on your SharePoint sites and Viva Connections to make them look just the way you want. Microsoft also wrapped up support for Stream Classic and is now all in on Stream on SharePoint. They’ve added playlists to the SharePoint web part, making it easier to organize and share videos. Plus, Copilot is now part of Stream, which should make working with video content smarter and more efficient. There’s more to check out with new features and plans for SharePoint, so take a look to stay in the loop. APR 1 Mic ..read more

In my latest blog post, I walked you through the creation of a new Brand Center, laying the groundwork for fresh customizations on SharePoint. Today, we’re taking it a step further by adding a personal touch with custom fonts. Let’s dive in. Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Custom Fonts to SharePoint Establishing a Brand Center: If you haven’t set up your SharePoint Brand Center yet, it’s essential to start there. You can find a detailed guide on establishing your Brand Center in this article. Accessing the Brand Center: Navigate to the Brand Center application at /_layouts/15/brandcenter.aspx o ..read more