Table of Contents:What is SharePoint?Core Components of the SharePoint Umbrella1. SharePoint Online2. SharePoint Server3. Microsoft Teams Integration4. OneDrive for Business5. Power Platform IntegrationCommon Use CasesDocument ManagementProject ManagementIntranet and Internal CommunicationBusiness Process AutomationHow This Integrates with Other Microsoft ServicesMicrosoft 365 IntegrationCross-Platform AccessibilityMicrosoft Teams ConnectivityBenefits of Using the SharePoint UmbrellaCentralized CollaborationData Security and ComplianceScalabilityImproved Workflow Automation 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. 😅 […]

Table of Contents:What do you need for syncing?Step-by-Step Guide to Syncing SharePointStep 1: Initiate the SyncStep 2: Use OneDrive to Complete Sync SetupStep 3: Access Synced Files LocallyTroubleshooting Common Sync Issues 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

Table of Contents:Possible Reasons Why Columns Can’t Be SortedSolution: Disable “Multiple Selections”Step 1: Edit the columnStep 2: Turn off multiple selectionsStep 3: Check the columnWhat’s different with person columns? 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

Table of Contents:Removing Your Workbook1. Save a Local Copy2. Create a New Workbook + Copy Contents3. Create a Workbook Copy + RenameWhat happens after you remove your workbook? 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

Table of Contents:Possible Reasons for Grouping Issues1. Incompatible column types2. Choice field settings3. Managed metadata columnsHow to Troubleshoot Grouping ProblemsWorkarounds for Unsupported Column Types 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

Table of Contents:Changing Permissions for a ListStep 1: Access the permissions pageStep 2: Stop inheriting permissionsStep 3: Specific what you want to doWhy manage the list permissions?Always Use the Least Privilege Principle Got some changes on who manages what? In this guide, I will walk you through changing the authorization for a list in SharePoint Online quite easily. Let’s get started. Changing Permissions for a List Fortunately, changing the permissions in a list is straightforward. Step 1: Access the permissions page The first step is to navigate to the list you want to manage. When you’re there, click the gear

Table of Contents:What happens after disconnecting a workbook?How to Separate Excel Workbook from SharePoint UpdatesStep 1: Open the Excel file using the desktop appStep 2: Check out the fileStep 3: Save a local copyPotential Issues and How to Avoid Want to separate your Excel file? In this guide, I will show you an easy way of separating your Excel workbook from SharePoint so it won’t receive updates. Let’s get started. What happens after disconnecting a workbook? Since you’re thinking about separating your workbook, it’s important to know what happens after you do that. 😅 Here’s what would happen: Well, the

Table of Contents:What is a hyperlink?How to Create a LinkStep 1: Open the page in edit modeStep 2: Insert the linkStep 3: Add the URLCommon Issues and Troubleshooting Can you link a word in a document to anywhere? In this guide, I will show you how to create a link from a word in SharePoint Online in few simple steps. Let’s get started! What is a hyperlink? You must’ve heard about hyperlinks already. Basically, they’re clickable elements that can direct users to another webpage or document, even outside SharePoint. Some common ways they’re used in SharePoint include: But mostly when