What’s new for SharePoint – October 2024

October 2024 was an exciting month for SharePoint and related technologies, bringing a wave of new features and enhancements designed to elevate your productivity and customization options. From the ability to customize your individual sites and experiences with new fonts and themes to the improved integration of Microsoft Lists links in Teams messages, there’s something for everyone. Additionally, the introduction of SharePoint design ideas offers creative solutions to enhance your site designs, while the approvals integration in Document Libraries streamlines your workflow processes.

To dive deeper into these updates and discover even more enhancements, be sure to check out our detailed blog post. Stay ahead of the curve and make the most of these powerful new tools!

What is new for SharePoint as a platform

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How to Hide the SharePoint Page Title in a Modern SharePoint Page

By default, all SharePoint pages, with the exception of the home page, have a page title defined in the banner section of the page. Even though it was possible to get rid of it by using a workaround to change the page layout, as I explained in an earlier post, that is no longer needed with the recent update made to the banner web part.

If you want to remove the page title and the banner from a SharePoint page, the process is now straightforward. You don’t need to worry about using PowerShell, browser extensions, or custom solutions to do it. So let’s see how this can change the look of your pages.

Remove SharePoint Page Title

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How to Create a Custom Vertical Navigation for SharePoint Pages

In the classic SharePoint world, sites used to have both vertical and horizontal navigation. I did quite a few customizations for both, including creating a collapsible menu for vertical navigation.

In today’s post, I want to show you how you can bring some of those old vibes to the modern SharePoint communication sites and how you can use the Site Pages library to create a collapsible menu for your pages that can be used as a template.

Let’s implement this solution using just standard SharePoint components; you’ll be surprised.

Custom SharePoint Navigation using site pages

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What’s new for SharePoint – September 2024

Hey SharePoint fans! I’m back after a month-long break to focus on family, ready to dive into all the amazing SharePoint updates from September 2024.

This post is my way of catching up on everything I missed, and wow, there’s a lot to share! From the exciting second wave of Copilot to a major revamp of the branding center, and some fantastic updates to the Microsoft Lists experience, September was jam-packed with news. I’ve gathered all the highlights here so you can stay updated and make the most of these new features.

Let’s jump in and see what’s new in the world of SharePoint!

What is new for SharePoint as a platform

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What’s new for SharePoint – August 2024

While many of us were taking some well-deserved time off to recharge our batteries, SharePoint and its related applications have been hard at work. As you return to your daily grind, you might be surprised by the new updates that are now available or coming soon.

This month, I want to highlight a set of new features that will elevate Microsoft Lists forms to the next level. These enhancements will make the forms much more usable and could potentially serve as a complete replacement for Microsoft Forms when it comes to collecting information internally.

Additionally, there are exciting updates for Viva Connections. The dashboard continues to evolve with the introduction of new ACE cards, enhancing its functionality and user experience. However, August also brings the bittersweet news of the deprecation of the Feed web part, one of the more distinctive features of Viva Connections.

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How To Create Your Own Personal SharePoint Intranet

Intranets provide a centralized platform for communication, collaboration, and information sharing. However, traditional intranets often come with limitations in terms of customization, which can be frustrating for users who want more control over their digital workspace. Fortunately, with the new SharePoint feature that allows users to create SharePoint pages in their OneDrive, everyone can now build their own personal intranet.

Personal SharePoint Intranet

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Preparing for the Retirement of the Viva Connections Feed Web Part

Starting September 1, 2024, Microsoft will retire the Feed for Viva Connections web part, a feature that was added to SharePoint when Viva Connections was first introduced. This web part provided a unified interface, aggregating relevant content for each user, but unfortunately, there is no direct replacement that offers the same comprehensive view.

To ensure you’re prepared for this change, I’ve put together this guide outlining the alternatives suggested by Microsoft. It’s crucial to analyze what each alternative displays and make the necessary adjustments to your Viva Connections SharePoint page before November 5, 2024. After this date, the Feed web part will no longer display content.

Viva Connections Feed Web Part

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What’s new for SharePoint – July 2024

July 2024 has been an exciting month for SharePoint and related technologies! We’ve seen a host of updates that are sure to make your work life easier and more efficient.

First up, Viva Amplify has received several updates that will streamline the creation of internal campaigns, making it simpler than ever to engage your team. Additionally, Copilot is now available on SharePoint pages, helping users craft better text and enhance their content effortlessly.

And let’s not forget Microsoft Lists, which has finally introduced the much-anticipated drag-and-drop feature for ordering items.But that’s not all! Dive into the details of this post to ensure you don’t miss any of the latest updates.

Happy summer and happy SharePointing!

What is new for SharePoint as a platform

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Transitioning from SharePoint Connectors to Power Automate for RSS Feeds

With the deprecation of SharePoint connectors on August 1, 2024, many users are looking for alternatives to continue receiving messages, alerts, and notifications from their favorite external services. One popular integration that will be affected is the ability to add an RSS Feed to a SharePoint page. This feature allowed automatic updates whenever a new article was published on the original site.

In this article, I’ll guide you through building an RSS Feed for all your SharePoint sites using Power Automate and a SharePoint List. This method will help you maintain the same functionality and layout as the original RSS Feed connector.

RSS Feed

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Adding a Personal Touch to Your SharePoint Intranet with Custom Greetings

In today’s digital age, fostering a sense of community and connection within an organization is more important than ever. One way to enhance this sense of connection is through the use of personalized greetings on your SharePoint intranet. A custom greeting not only adds a personal touch but also helps users better relate with the intranet, thereby boosting adoption and engagement.

I’ve developed a custom solution that allows you to add a personalized greeting message for each user. This solution is now available in the Apps and Services section of my blog.

Adding a custom greetings message to your SharePoint intranet

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I've been working with Microsoft Technologies over the last ten years, mainly focused on creating collaboration and productivity solutions that drive the adoption of Microsoft Modern Workplace.