Table of Contents:Can you even increase the dashboard size?Dashboard for Viva ConnectionsExpanding Web Part AreasCustomizing with Modern Script EditorsAdding Third-Party Web Parts and Extensions 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

Table of Contents:SharePoint Foundation: The Free VersionAvailability and Support StatusAlternative Free Collaboration ToolsSharePoint Online: The New Frontier 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

Table of Contents:Method 1: Syncing SharePoint with OneDriveMethod 2: Adding a Shortcut to OneDriveMethod 3: Mapping SharePoint as a Network DriveMethod 4: Viewing SharePoint in File Explorer via Web BrowserTroubleshooting Common Issues 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

Table of Contents:The Complexities of Connecting with PowerShell with MFAWhat You Need (Prerequisites)Installing the SharePoint Online Management ShellConnecting to SharePoint Online Using SharePoint Online Management ShellInstalling the PnP PowerShell ModuleConnecting to SharePoint Online Using PnP PowerShellCommon Issues and Troubleshooting 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

Table of Contents:“View in File Explorer” FeaturePrerequisites for Enabling the FeatureConfiguring Microsoft Edge PoliciesEnabling the Feature in SharePoint OnlineTroubleshooting Common Issues 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

Table of Contents:What’s your SharePoint URL?What is the app launcher in Microsoft 365?Other Methods of Accessing SharePointTroubleshooting Your SharePoint Access 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

Table of Contents:What’s the default “calendar” in SharePoint Online?Creating a SharePoint Calendar ViewStep 1: Create a calendar listStep 2: Add your dataStep 3: Add a new viewOther (Worse) Calendar Options 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

Table of Contents:Why do people get confused?OneDrive for Cloud StorageSharePoint as a Collaborative PlatformOneDrive and SharePoint IntegrationWhen to get their standalone products? 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

Table of Contents:Where can you find the library’s sharing options?Changing the Library’s Sharing OptionsStep 1: Access the library settingsStep 2: Find the “permissions” optionStep 3: Grant, edit, or remove permissionsProperly Setting Sharing Options 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,