[Comparison] Sites vs Site Collections in Sharepoint

[Comparison] Sites vs Site Collections in SharePoint

Table of Contents:Sites vs Site Collections: Defining the TermsWhat is the difference between site collections and sites?Why create a site in SharePoint insteadWhy create a site collection in SharePoint insteadWhy hubs and site collections is the better comparison Are you confused about sites and site collections in SharePoint? If so, you’re not alone. One Google search away and you will see all the questions being thrown in different places without a clear answer. In this article, let’s talk about sites vs site collections and how different/similar they are from each other. Let’s get started. Sites vs Site Collections: Defining the […]

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How SharePoint Co-authoring Works and Fixing Common Problems

How SharePoint Co-authoring Works and Fixing Common Problems

Table of Contents:How co-authoring works in SharePointCommon problems that cause co-authoring to not work1. Checking out the document2. Unsupported document format3. Using different versions of the applicationUse co-authoring for better collaborations Are you curious about co-authoring in SharePoint? Or perhaps, did you have some problems using it? Co-authoring is a great feature in SharePoint that allows teams to literally work together on a document and see what each one is doing. In this article, let’s talk about how SharePoint co-authoring works and how to fix some problems causing the feature to not work. Let’s get started. How co-authoring works in

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External Sharing in Sharepoint Online: How Does It Work

External Sharing in SharePoint Online: How Does It Work

Table of Contents:How does external sharing work in SharePoint Online?SharePoint Site External Sharing vs File/Folder External SharingSite External Sharing vs Group External SharingHow to enable external sharing in SharePointTenant-wideSite-wideUsing PowerShellHow to share a SharePoint site externallySharing a team site with a group externallySharing a standalone site externallyBest Practices to Follow When Sharing Externally1. Only enable external sharing when you have to2. Enable “Guests might sign in using the same account to which sharing invitations are sent”3. Teach your users about governance policiesExternal Sharing Experience for the GuestSecurely Share Your Site Externally Are you thinking of sharing a SharePoint site externally?

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SharePoint version history

How to Access File Version History in SharePoint and OneDrive

Table of Contents:How the file versioning in SharePoint worksDifferent ways to access file version history in SharePoint and OneDrive1. Version History from the SharePoint Library (Easiest)2. Online Office Method3. Offline Office Method4. OneDrive Windows ExplorerViewing the Version History in Sharepoint and Onedrive Do you need to restore your document to a previously saved version? File version history is one of the most helpful features in SharePoint and in Microsoft apps in general (as it will probably save you many times in the future). Fortunately, there are a few easy ways to access file version history in SharePoint and OneDrive that

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SharePoint Recycle Bin: Everything You Need to Know

SharePoint Recycle Bin: Everything You Need to Know

Table of Contents:The Recycle Bin in Sharepoint1. First-Stage Recycle Bin (Site Recycle Bin)2. Second-Stage Recycle Bin (Site Collection Recycle Bin)Who can access and restore files in the recycle bin?Where is the recycle bin in SharePoint?Team Site Recycle BinCommunication Site Recycle BinSite Collection Recycle BinHow to restore content from the recycle binHow to set up an alert for deleted itemsEmail Notification for Deleted ItemsHow to use PowerShell to search the recycle binRecycle Bin Important RemindersProblems with restoring a site collection or a subsiteRestoring a securable object brings back all its contentsContainer objects have to be restored firstYou can restore an object

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SharePoint target online

The Ultimate Guide to SharePoint Audience Targeting 2026

Table of Contents:What is SharePoint audience targeting?How does audience targeting differ from SharePoint permissions?How to enable audience targeting on SharePoint1. Site lists and document libraries (including site pages)2. News web part3. Quick links web part4. Highlighted content web part5. Site navigationSetting up audience targeting on your site Are you looking for a way to ensure that the right people see the right content? Well, that’s what the SharePoint audience targeting feature is all about. It’s a convenient feature that’s directly related to SharePoint permissions. In this article, let’s talk about audience targeting in SharePoint. I’ll also show you how to

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[Differences] Microsoft To Do vs Planner: The Better Tool

Microsoft To Do vs Planner: The Better Tool (Differences)

Table of Contents:What is Microsoft To Do?Features of Microsoft To DoPros and Cons of Microsoft To DoWhat is Microsoft Planner?Features of Microsoft PlannerPros and Cons of Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft To Do vs Planner: How do they differ? Are you confused about the different management tools that Microsoft offers? Well, you’re not alone (and not to blame). After all, these Microsoft tools all look and feel the same. But are there any differences at all? Why will Microsoft have these separate tools if they can do the same thing? In this article, let’s talk about the differences between Microsoft To Do and

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[List] Calendar Options in SharePoint and Microsoft 365

Calendar Options in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 (List)

Table of Contents:Events web part has no calendar viewWhat are your calendar options in SharePoint and Microsoft 365?1. SharePoint Calendar App2. SharePoint Task App Calendar View Option3. List Calendar View Option4. Outlook Calendar5. Planner Schedule Calendar6. Microsoft Teams Channel CalendarChoose the right type of calendar option Do you need calendar functionality on your SharePoint intranet? There are plenty of options available in SharePoint and in Microsoft 365 in general. However, there are really a few of them that are worth using. Do you need calendar functionality in SharePoint and Microsoft 365? In this article, let’s discuss all the possible calendar

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What Is Microsoft Yammer Good for & Why Companies Use It

What Is Microsoft Yammer Good for & Why Companies Use It

Table of Contents:What is Microsoft Yammer?Why do companies use Yammer?1. Direct line to whoever can answer the question2. Great alternative for email newsletters in the company3. Provides a good platform for informal employee training4. Keeps employees connected with some doses of fun5. Showcase achievements and build people upWhat are the features of Yammer that may interest you the most?1. Post a discussion, question, praise, or even a poll2. Move a post to another community3. Pin and close a conversation4. Feature a conversation5. Assign topics to conversationsHow does Yammer integrate with SharePoint?How does Yammer integrate with Microsoft Teams?Using Yammer requires strategy

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Sharepoint Permissions Explained: How Permission Levels Work

SharePoint Permissions Explained: How Permission Levels Work

Table of Contents:What are permission levels in SharePoint?What are the benefits of SharePoint permissions?What do different SharePoint permission groups mean?What are the default permission levels available in SharePoint?How to manage the site owner groupHow to manage the site member groupHow to manage the site visitor groupKeep SharePoint Permissions simple Are you confused with SharePoint permission levels? Take a deep breath. Understanding the permission levels is often a challenge to new users and even to old users who don’t manage their own sites. In this article, I’ll do what I can to explain SharePoint permissions in the simplest way possible. Rest

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