Ryan Clark

As the Modern Workplace Architect at Mr. SharePoint, I help companies of all sizes better leverage Modern Workplace and Digital Process Automation investments. I am also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for SharePoint and Microsoft 365.

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How to Access SharePoint Online: URL and App Launcher Guide

How to Access SharePoint Online: URL and App Launcher Guide

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 […]

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How to Create a Calendar in SharePoint Online (Quick Guide)

How to Create a Calendar in SharePoint Online (Quick Guide)

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

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What Is the Difference Between OneDrive and SharePoint (Quick Version)

What Is the Difference Between OneDrive and SharePoint (Quick Version)

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

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How to Change Sharing Options of Document Library in SharePoint

How to Change Sharing Options of Document Library in SharePoint

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

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How to Build a SharePoint Communication Site (Short Guide)

How to Build a SharePoint Communication Site (Short Guide)

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

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How to Auto Capitalize in a SharePoint List Column

How to Auto Capitalize in a SharePoint List Column (2026)

Wondering if you can auto-capitalize in SharePoint? In this guide, I will show you how you can possibly capitalize the first letter in the header of a list in SharePoint. Let’s get started. Can you auto-capitalize in SharePoint? Unfortunately, SharePoint doesn’t offer a built-in option to auto-capitalize letters in list columns. However, you can achieve this with some custom solutions using tools like: Power Automate works well for lists that need background automation. Power Apps gives more control, especially for users interacting with forms regularly. Let’s get into each one: Method 1: Using Power Automate Power Automate is a great

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Does SharePoint Have Templates (How to Access and Use)

Does SharePoint Have Templates (How to Access and Use)

Are there templates in SharePoint? In this guide, let’s discuss the different templates available in SharePoint Online and how to use them. Let’s get started. Does SharePoint offer templates? The short answer is yes, SharePoint offers a variety of templates to help you get started quickly. The main types of templates available are: As I always say about templates, they’re great for saving time and helping teams work more efficiently. However, they may require some customization to meet specific needs, especially for complex tasks. Types of SharePoint Templates Available What I like about templates is that you don’t have to

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Do Outside Users in SharePoint Need Microsoft License (Nope)

Do Outside Users in SharePoint Need Microsoft License (Nope)

Can others use SharePoint that easily? In this article, let’s answer the question “Do outside users in SharePoint need a Microsoft license?” by putting it to a test. Let’s get started. Who are outside users in SharePoint? Well, let’s clear up first who outside users are, like, are they the same as external users? Technically, these are people who don’t belong to your organization but need access to certain SharePoint sites/files. Here are their key characteristics: External users can collaborate, but they often have limited access compared to internal users. Remember that they may not have access to all SharePoint

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Can You Publish Power BI Dashboard to SharePoint (Options)

Can You Publish Power BI Dashboard to SharePoint (Options)

Can’t find the option to share the dashboard? In this guide, let’s talk about the possibility of sharing a Power BI dashboard with SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. Unfortunately, You Can’t There’s a reason why you can’t find the button to “embed” or “publish” the dashboard. That’s because you can’t “directly” publish a Power BI dashboard to SharePoint pages as only reports are supported. Here are some key points: While this might seem like a limitation, it’s not a dealbreaker. You can mimic your dashboard within a report by placing the same visuals and layouts on a single report page.

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Are There Column Formulas in SharePoint (Calculated Columns)

Are There Column Formulas in SharePoint (Calculated Columns)

Can you write formulas in SharePoint? In this guide, I will answer the question if there are column formulas in SharePoint (and yes, there are). Let’s get started. Calculated Columns and Column Formulas Calculated columns and formulas provide a way to automatically manipulate data within lists and libraries. Well, it means that through data in other columns, you can: However, take note that even if these formulas are flexible, they have limitations. For example, they can’t pull data from other lists or reference values from other rows (more on this later). Types of Column Formulas in SharePoint Here are the

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