Seeing Track Changes in a SharePoint Page

By Jun 17, 2024 SharePoint 0 Comments

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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What’s new for SharePoint – May 2024

By May 31, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

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.

What is new for SharePoint as a platform

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What’s new for SharePoint from Microsoft Build

By May 24, 2024 Events 0 Comments

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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OneDrive Card Joins Viva Connections – Everything you need to know

By May 20, 2024 Viva Connections 0 Comments

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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How to Personalize Your Viva Connections Dashboard as an End User

By May 15, 2024 Viva Connections 0 Comments

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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How to Retrieve the Current User Name in SPFx Without Extra Permissions

By May 7, 2024 Development 0 Comments

In SPFx development, there are scenarios where you might need to obtain the current user’s name. While Microsoft Graph is a robust option for SharePoint API data, it can sometimes be an overly complex solution for simple tasks due to the permissions required. For our purposes, we’ll use PnP JS, which offers a more streamlined approach without the need for additional permissions.

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What’s new for SharePoint – April 2024

By Apr 30, 2024 What's new 0 Comments

This April brought some practical updates to SharePoint. Now, you can change the fonts on your SharePoint sites and Viva Connections to make them look just the way you want.

Microsoft also wrapped up support for Stream Classic and is now all in on Stream on SharePoint. They’ve added playlists to the SharePoint web part, making it easier to organize and share videos. Plus, Copilot is now part of Stream, which should make working with video content smarter and more efficient.

There’s more to check out with new features and plans for SharePoint, so take a look to stay in the loop.

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How to Apply Custom Fonts to SharePoint SPFx Solutions

By Apr 30, 2024 Development 0 Comments

Microsoft’s recent introduction of custom fonts to SharePoint has been a welcome enhancement, allowing for a more personalized and branded experience across sites. While out-of-the-box web parts automatically inherit these new fonts, custom web parts and extensions require an update to leverage this feature.

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How to Add Custom Fonts to SharePoint

By Apr 29, 2024 Branding 0 Comments

In my latest blog post, I walked you through the creation of a new Brand Center, laying the groundwork for fresh customizations on SharePoint. Today, we’re taking it a step further by adding a personal touch with custom fonts. Let’s dive in.

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How to Create a SharePoint Brand Center

By Apr 26, 2024 Branding 2 Comments

Microsoft is rolling out the new SharePoint Brand Center. This tool is designed to help you manage your brand’s digital assets easily.

The SharePoint Brand Center is a central place where you can handle all your brand assets. This means logos, corporate images, document templates to be used in office applications, and organization fonts to be used in the SharePoint sites.

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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.