What is New for SharePoint and Related Technologies from Microsoft Ignite 2024

By Nov 20, 2024 SharePoint, Viva Amplify, Viva Connections, What's new 0 Comments

Welcome to my annual post with the updates for SharePoint and related technologies from Microsoft Ignite! For those new to the event, Microsoft Ignite is one of the premier conferences for IT professionals, showcasing the latest innovations and product updates from Microsoft. This year, the event was held from November 18-22, 2024, in Chicago, both in-person at the McCormick Place West and online.

In this post, I’ll explore the exciting new features and enhancements for SharePoint and related technologies unveiled at Ignite 2024. From AI-driven improvements to enhanced collaboration tools, there’s a lot to cover.

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How to Create Your First Copilot Agent in SharePoint

By Nov 19, 2024 Copilot 0 Comments

Managing and accessing large amounts of information efficiently is crucial and SharePoint now offers a unique feature called Copilot agents. These AI-powered assistants help streamline workflows and enhance collaboration by providing quick and accurate answers to your queries based on the content in your SharePoint sites and document libraries.

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What’s new for SharePoint – October 2024

By Nov 1, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

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!

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

By Oct 28, 2024 Pages 0 Comments

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.

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How to Create a Custom Vertical Navigation for SharePoint Pages

By Oct 14, 2024 Intranet 0 Comments

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.

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What’s new for SharePoint – September 2024

By Oct 2, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

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!

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What’s new for SharePoint – August 2024

By Aug 27, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

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

By Aug 22, 2024 SharePoint 0 Comments

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.

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Preparing for the Retirement of the Viva Connections Feed Web Part

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

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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What’s new for SharePoint – July 2024

By Jul 31, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

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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Joao Ferreira

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.