SharePoint

Can you make the dashboard bigger? In this guide, let’s talk about how you can increase the size of a dashboard in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. Can you even increase the dashboard size? The right answer here is a little complicated. That’s because: You might be able to resize web parts or create your own dashboard web part using third-party tools or SharePoint Framework. As an example, you can enable web parts to span the entire page or the width to make the dashboard seem larger. Dashboard for Viva Connections This dashboard is a powerful way to deliver essential […]

Does SharePoint have a free trial? In this article, let’s answer the question about SharePoint being available for free use, and what you can do. Let’s get started. SharePoint Foundation: The Free Version Is there a version of Microsoft SharePoint that’s free to use? Well technically, SharePoint Foundation was Microsoft’s free edition of the platform. Here’s what SharePoint Foundation offered: It was designed for smaller organizations needing basic collaboration and document-sharing tools. Despite being free, it had limited functionality compared to paid versions like SharePoint Server or SharePoint Online. It lacked advanced features like enterprise search, integration with external systems,

Do you want easy access to SharePoint? In this guide, you will learn the different methods of adding SharePoint to the Windows File Explorer. Let’s get started. Method 1: Syncing SharePoint with OneDrive Syncing SharePoint with OneDrive is one of the easiest ways to access SharePoint files in File Explorer. Basically, you just need to go to your SharePoint Online site and open the folder or document library that you want to sync. You will then see the “Sync” button, which you need to click: Simply follow the prompts that you will see on the screen. Naturally, you will need

Need to connect to SharePoint using PowerShell? In this guide, I will walk you through the various methods of connecting to SharePoint Online with PowerShell with MFA. Let’s get started. The Complexities of Connecting with PowerShell with MFA Using PowerShell and MFA offers better security but unfortunately, it’s sometimes challenging. As you know, with multi-factor authentication, the system will require more than just a password for access. Here are a few common complexities you might encounter: Usually, administrators use specialized PowerShell modules like PnP PowerShell that offer smoother MFA support. Additionally, setting up conditional access policies and regularly updating PowerShell

Don’t have that option? In this guide, I will walk you through enabling the “View in File Explorer” feature in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. “View in File Explorer” Feature With this, you can open and interact with SharePoint document libraries directly through Windows File Explorer. Here’s why this feature is helpful: Well, this would make file management more seamless by providing a familiar, desktop-based interface for SharePoint content. However, it’s important to know that the feature requires specific browser and device configurations to function. Prerequisites for Enabling the Feature Before it can work, there are a few requirements to

Not sure how to access SharePoint? In this short guide, I will show you how you can easily access SharePoint Online through the URL or app launcher. Let’s get started. What’s your SharePoint URL? The easiest way to access your SharePoint is through its URL. Your SharePoint URL is the web address that leads to your organization’s SharePoint site. Typically, it looks something like this: https://[yourorganization].sharepoint.com Make sure to remember the web address so you can directly access your SharePoint through your browser. If you’re using a specific team or communication site, the URL will include the site name at

Not sure how to create a calendar? In this guide, I will show you how you can easily create a calendar in SharePoint Online (vs the default calendar). Let’s get started. What’s the default “calendar” in SharePoint Online? This depends on your opinion, but personally, I don’t prefer the default calendar in SharePoint Online. You may have seen this in communication sites, it’s actually the “events” section: As you can see, there’s no way to view all the events in a calendar view, which isn’t something we want. Some people “might” like it though since it’s a direct-to-the-point method of

Confused between these two? In this guide short guide, I want to point out how SharePoint Online differs from Microsoft OneDrive. Let’s get started. Why do people get confused? Those who are familiar with Microsoft products, even with the Office apps, won’t get confused as much. But those who don’t have much exposure to Microsoft products will get confused due to the ecosystem and cloud storage. Here’s why they might get confused: The last one is especially true now with the SharePoint modern experience’s libraries looking similar to OneDrive. However, as you will soon see, OneDrive and SharePoint have distinct

Want to configure the sharing options of your library? In this guide, I will show you how to easily change the sharing options of a document library in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. Where can you find the library’s sharing options? You might’ve tried finding a “share” button or link for the whole library, right? However, as you might’ve realized, there’s no such button or link, instead, you need to either: If you want to grant access to the whole library, you need to get to the library settings and change the permissions there. This includes external sharing (yes, you

Want to learn how to build such sites? In this guide, I will show you how to build communication sites easily in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. What are communication sites? If you’ve been using SharePoint for a while, you can skip this since it is meant for newbies. 🙂 Anyway, communication sites are designed to share information, news, and resources with a wide audience. Some common uses of communication sites include: They’re the site perfect for teams or departments to broadcast updates, projects, or important messages. Unlike a team site, SharePoint communication sites focus on delivering content to users