Posts by Joaoferreira

What’s new for SharePoint – April 2025

April brought an impressive batch of SharePoint updates, and two of them really caught my attention. These exciting changes will transform how teams work with SharePoint while adding some much-needed visual flair.

Microsoft is rolling out Viva Connections cards integration with SharePoint agents, creating a more interactive conversation experience right where you work. This smart addition lets you engage with information cards directly in your conversations without switching contexts.

Additionally, the SharePoint experience is getting a much-needed visual refresh with multi-color themes. Site owners will soon have access to eight new out-of-the-box themes through the Site branding feature, finally breaking free from limited color schemes.

These are just the updates that caught my eye this month! Check out the full blog post to see all the other SharePoint improvements coming your way. What features are you most looking forward to? Drop a comment below and let me know which updates will make the biggest difference for your team.

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By João Ferreira May 6, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – March 2025

Hey there SharePoint enthusiasts! March brought another wave of updates that might actually make our lives easier.

Good news for Viva Connections users, the application is getting a refresh with a proper SharePoint News experience, and for those with a M365 Copilot license, you’ll enjoy those AI-powered news summaries to help you quickly catch up on what matters.

Remember digging through stock images trying to find something that doesn’t scream “corporate template”? SharePoint Design Ideas will now pull from your Org Asset images! The first three suggestions will feature your organization’s actual images instead of those generic stock photos we’ve all seen a thousand times.

Two more quick hits that caught my attention:

• SharePoint agents are getting smarter with Viva Connections cards integration (preview coming late March)
• That dashboard webpart you’ve been jealous of on Home Sites? It’s finally coming to ALL sites and pages!

What feature are you most excited about? Or better yet – what’s still missing that you wish they’d prioritize? Drop your thoughts below as you dive into the full details.

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By João Ferreira Apr 2, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – February 2025

In February 2025, Microsoft made some big announcements for SharePoint, and it looks like they’re doing a bit of spring cleaning. They’re retiring some of the less-used features and bringing in new ones to make the platform even better.

On the chopping block are the SharePoint Spaces, the EEEU sharing permission from the root web and default document library in OneDrive, the ability to create personal pages from SharePoint “start”, and the “Shared with Us” feature in SharePoint Teams sites. But it’s not all about saying goodbye – there are some exciting new features too! Users can now create their own cards in Viva Connections, enjoy updates to Microsoft Lists forms in SharePoint Online, use the new Republish feature in Viva Amplify, and check out the new News feature in Microsoft Teams for Viva Connections.

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By João Ferreira Mar 3, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

How to Add Web Parts to a Flexible Section in SharePoint

With the arrival of SharePoint flexible sections, you must learn a new way to add web parts to the page. If you are struggling to find the web parts in the flexible sections, you are not alone. In this article, I’ll explain how to do it.

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By João Ferreira Feb 24, 2025 Pages 0 Comments

SharePoint Flexible Layouts Have Arrived – What You Need To Know

The feature that I’ve been waiting for since I started customizing SharePoint 13 years ago has finally arrived! SharePoint pages are now more versatile than ever with the introduction of flexible sections. This new feature gives us greater control over the layout of our SharePoint pages, allowing us to place elements exactly where we want them.

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By João Ferreira Feb 13, 2025 Intranet, Pages 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – January 2025

The year has started with a real revolution on SharePoint, an application and platform that houses more than 2 billion files every day. Gone are the days when SharePoint was used just to store documents. With the new updates and web parts, such as the Editorial Card and the Carousel layout, combined with flexible layouts, we will soon have the most beautiful SharePoint sites in our intranets.

To discover all the exciting new features and updates, continue reading this article and dive into the world of SharePoint’s latest innovations.

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By João Ferreira Jan 31, 2025 What's new 0 Comments

From Concept to Creation to Impact: Exploring SharePoint Latest Innovations

Microsoft just organized an event to introduce new features to SharePoint, and I am thrilled to share the highlights with you. These updates are set to revolutionize the way we work and collaborate, making SharePoint more powerful and user-friendly than ever before.

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By João Ferreira Jan 30, 2025 Copilot, Events, Files, Pages 0 Comments

Introducing the SharePoint Editorial Card Web Part

The Editorial Card web part is a new feature in SharePoint designed to enhance content presentation on Pages and News. Unlike automated web parts like News and Events, the Editorial Card allows for manual customization, giving designers more control over how content is displayed. This web part showcases content in an engaging card format, which can capture viewers’ attention and enhance the visual appeal of the page.

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By João Ferreira Jan 22, 2025 Web Parts 2 Comments

Introducing the New Carousel Layout for the Hero Web Part in SharePoint

The Hero web part in SharePoint has always been a powerful tool for creating visually engaging pages. With the latest update, Microsoft has introduced a new carousel layout, taking the Hero web part to the next level. This new feature allows you to display multiple highlighted messages in rotating slides, enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of your pages.

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By João Ferreira Jan 21, 2025 Web Parts 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – December 2024

As we step into 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the latest developments in SharePoint and related technologies from December 2024. While December was a quieter month with fewer updates than usual, it still brought some significant announcements that promise to enhance user experiences.

One of the standout updates is the improvement in Viva Connections with the introduction of ACE (Adaptive Card Extensions) cards. These cards now allow users to connect directly to Power Apps, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity. Additionally, the exciting news that users will soon be able to create their own cards means that the Viva Connections dashboard is set to become truly personalized, catering to individual needs and preferences.

Stay tuned to explore how these updates can transform the way you and your users interact with SharePoint and its ecosystem.

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By João Ferreira Jan 2, 2025 Uncategorized, What's new 0 Comments