Posts by Joaoferreira

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.

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By João Ferreira Aug 9, 2024 Microsoft Viva, Viva Connections 0 Comments

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!

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By João Ferreira Jul 31, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

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.

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By João Ferreira Jul 24, 2024 Automation, SharePoint 0 Comments

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.

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By João Ferreira Jul 16, 2024 Intranet 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – June 2024

As the northern hemisphere welcomes the beginning of summer, many of us start to wind down and head off on our well-deserved holidays to soak up the good weather. However, one thing that is not showing any signs of slowing down is the roll-out of new features and announcements for SharePoint. In June 2024, we’ve seen a lot of new options for content editors that promise to revolutionize how pages are created.

Viva Amplify, in particular, has received the largest batch of updates since its release. These enhancements aim to streamline workflows and improve user experience, ensuring that SharePoint continues to be a leading platform for content management and collaboration. So, as you pack your bags for your summer getaway, don’t forget to check out the latest updates on SharePoint and related technologies.

Happy summer, and happy SharePointing!

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By João Ferreira Jun 29, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

Seeing Track Changes in a SharePoint Page

In SharePoint, you can set up approval workflows to ensure that content is not disseminated to the entire organization before being reviewed by the approvers. Once you have the approval configured, the only thing you will see is a link to the page in the Approvals application and a description from the person who made the changes, telling you what was modified.

However, it’s not always easy to know what has been changed just by looking at the description, especially if you don’t know all your SharePoint pages by heart. In this article, I’ll explain how to see the track changes, a concept similar to what we have in Microsoft Word.

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By João Ferreira Jun 17, 2024 SharePoint 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint – May 2024

May was packed with updates for SharePoint, making it a month you shouldn’t miss. With two major Microsoft Conferences, there were plenty of new features announced for everyone using SharePoint, whether you’re an end user, an admin, or a developer.

Viva Connections also got some attention with fresh updates to the Dashboard and the launch of its web version. It’s clear that SharePoint is growing and improving.

But remember, as SharePoint gets better, some older features are being phased out. Keep an eye on these changes to make sure your users aren’t caught off guard.

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By João Ferreira May 31, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

What’s new for SharePoint from Microsoft Build

Microsoft Build 2024, the annual developer conference, was full of exciting news and updates for SharePoint. Whether you are a SharePoint developer, administrator, or user, you will find something to enhance your experience and productivity.

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By João Ferreira May 24, 2024 Events 0 Comments

OneDrive Card Joins Viva Connections – Everything you need to know

In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to quickly access and manage files is crucial. With the introduction of the new OneDrive Card for Viva Connections, efficiency is getting a significant boost. This integration means that the latest, recent, shared, or favorite files are now just a click away, directly within Microsoft Teams, whether you are at your desk or on the go.

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By João Ferreira May 20, 2024 Viva Connections 0 Comments

How to Personalize Your Viva Connections Dashboard as an End User

Administrators can create different Viva Connections experiences and dashboards and choose the groups that have access to the cards in those dashboards.

Before, as an end user, you could not modify the cards that showed up for you and you had to deal with irrelevant information in your dashboard if the card was not useful for you. The new personalization options on Viva Connections will change that and I’ll show you how.

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By João Ferreira May 15, 2024 Viva Connections 0 Comments