Ryan Clark

Not sure what they are? In this article, I want to discuss CAS files in SharePoint and why they’re irrelevant today with SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. What are CAS files? CAS (Content Approval Settings) files were a part of earlier SharePoint versions to manage document approvals. Here are its key aspects: Basically, they helped control which documents could be published or made visible to others in the organization. In older versions of SharePoint, CAS files helped organizations make sure that only approved content was shared. This was for content quality, though it was cumbersome and required manual oversight. 😅 […]

Can you make the footer bigger? In this short guide, let’s talk about the SharePoint Online footer and whether or not you can make it bigger. Let’s get started. SharePoint Online Footer If you’re already familiar with a footer, well, it’s simply a customizable area located at the bottom of sites. Here are its key features: Basically, it serves as a navigation tool or an information area for users with space to add links, logos, and other elements. The option to configure it is also a little hidden, which is why not everyone can find it at first pass. 😅

What do you get with SharePoint? In this guide, I will explain what SharePoint is, its core components, benefits, use cases, and integration. Let’s get started. What is SharePoint? Basically, SharePoint is a versatile platform that’s designed for: The term “SharePoint umbrella” isn’t actually official. 😅 It’s only a way to describe how SharePoint connects with core components and integrated services like SharePoint Online, Teams, etc. Together, these tools offer a comprehensive collaboration, file management, and workflow automation solution. Core Components of the SharePoint Umbrella Okay, now let’s talk about what this “umbrella” consists of: 1. SharePoint Online SharePoint Online

Need to sync with your employer’s SharePoint site? In this guide, I will walk you through syncing your employer’s site in SharePoint down to your computer. Let’s get started. What do you need for syncing? As you may have suspected, you need to have full access to the site to be able to sync up with it on your computer. Here’s what you need: Naturally, you need a strong and stable internet connection especially when setting up the sync for the first time. 🙂 But really, the most important here is that you have the right access and permissions to

Can’t find why you can’t sort that column? In this short guide, I will explain why you can’t sort that person column and suggest what you should do instead. Let’s get started. Possible Reasons Why Columns Can’t Be Sorted The truth is that some columns in SharePoint can’t be sorted because of their data type or settings. For example: Person or group columns are a little tricky as they’re basically references to the user information list of your site collection. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be sorted. 🙂 👉 Related: Can’t Group by Column Category in SharePoint Online (Solved)

Feeling annoyed with the constant alerts about a ‘newer version’? In this guide, I will show you a few ways to remove your Excel workbook from the updates in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. Removing Your Workbook If you think you’re the only one who gets annoyed with this “recommendation”: Well, you’re not alone. 🙂 Fortunately, it’s quite easy to remove your Excel workbook from the updates. 1. Save a Local Copy This method is the most common one used. You need to download your file first from the SharePoint document library: After saving it to your device, you can

Not seeing your column in the group by option? In this guide, I will explain the issue that you’re facing when trying to group by category column in SharePoint Online. Let’s get started. Possible Reasons for Grouping Issues No need to scratch your head anymore as the reasons are already known: 1. Incompatible column types The most common culprit here is the column types as some of them don’t support grouping, which can cause issues. Here are the columns that can’t be grouped: The simple solution here is to change the column or use another column to one that supports