SharePoint Blog

Blog articles on SharePoint & Microsoft 365 written by the KWIZ team, SharePoint Experts & MVPs

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Explore the key distinctions between SharePoint versions including On-Premise and Online to determine which best suits your organizational needs. Understanding SharePoint Versions: On-Premise vs Online SharePoint has been a leading collaboration and document management platform for years, offering two distinct deployment options: On-Premise and Online.

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Why your company’s documentation needs a Markdown makeover As the business world continues to transform, we often overlook the foundation of our organizational knowledge: documentation. While fancy features and complex formatting might seem impressive, they can actually hinder the true purpose of documentation – to

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Discover the benefits of using SharePoint and how it can transform your business operations, fostering collaboration and boosting productivity. Benefits of using SharePoint to Enhance Team Collaboration Across Departments Some benefits of using SharePoint are that it enables seamless collaboration and communication among team members

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Dive into the transformative journey of SharePoint versions, from its inception to the latest innovations. The Birth and Early Years of SharePoint The birth of SharePoint traces back to the dawn of the 21st century, marking Microsoft’s bold entry into the enterprise content management landscape.

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As SharePoint evolves, transitioning from a Classic to a Modern User Interface becomes essential for enhanced security, performance, and user experience. Understanding the Key Differences Between Classic and Modern SharePoint The shift from Classic to Modern SharePoint represents a profound transformation, bringing substantial changes that

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Explore the key distinctions between SharePoint On-Premise vs Online SharePoint to determine which platform suits your business needs best. Understanding the Core Architectures of SharePoint On-Premise and Online Key differences in SharePoint On-Premise vs Online lie in their respective hosting environments. SharePoint On-Premise is installed

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Streamline your document workflow in SharePoint with approval processes using Power Automate, enhancing efficiency and accountability. Understanding Power Automate and document workflows in SharePoint Integration Power Automate is a powerful automation tool that allows you to create document workflows in SharePoint to streamline various processes.

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Discover how SharePoint transforms the way businesses manage documents, enhancing collaboration and boosting productivity. Streamlining Workflow Processes with SharePoint The benefits of using SharePoint for document management are unlimited! SharePoint offers a comprehensive set of features that streamline workflow processes, making document management more efficient. With

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Overview of the Latest SharePoint Version and its Enhancements In the latest SharePoint version, they have introduced several exciting enhancements to improve collaboration and productivity within organizations. These enhancements aim to provide a seamless and efficient working environment for teams to collaborate effectively on projects

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Exploring the Basics of SharePoint Forms Designer SharePoint Forms Designer is a powerful tool that allows you to create and customize forms in SharePoint. With this tool, you can easily design forms that match your organization’s branding and meet your specific requirements. One of the

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The construction industry faces numerous challenges, from project management to ensuring safety compliance. Leveraging CMS 365, a SharePoint-based documentation and publishing platform integrated with Microsoft Teams, construction firms can streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration. Here are five key areas where CMS 365 can revolutionize

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Unlock the full potential of SharePoint by mastering the art of workflow design. Learn the best practices for creating efficient and effective workflows that streamline your business processes. The Importance of Workflow Design in SharePoint SharePoint workflow design plays a crucial role as it determines

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Learn how How to Create a Form in SharePoint, easily streamline data collection and improve workflow efficiency. Understanding SharePoint forms SharePoint forms are a powerful tool for collecting and organizing data. They allow users to input information in a structured format, making it easier to

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Discover the top strategies for efficient document management in SharePoint. Understanding Document Management in SharePoint Understanding Document Management in SharePoint involves effectively managing and organizing documents within the SharePoint platform. It is important to have a clear understanding of how SharePoint handles document management to

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In today’s digital age, data protection is crucial for schools to safeguard sensitive information and prevent breaches. This blog explores effective strategies for ensuring data security in educational institutions. Ensuring Compliance with Data Privacy Laws in Educational Institutions Educational institutions must prioritize compliance with data

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Discover the simple steps to seamlessly integrate a calendar into your SharePoint site. Understanding the SharePoint Calendar App in SharePoint The SharePoint Calendar App is a powerful tool that allows you to keep track of important events and deadlines in your organization. It provides a

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Discover the power and functionality of a SharePoint site in this comprehensive blog post. Understanding SharePoint sites if you’ve ever wondered ‘what is a SharePoint site?’ Well,  it’s a web-based platform developed by Microsoft that allows teams to collaborate, store, organize, and share information and

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Discover what is a SharePoint list and their key components and benefits this comprehensive guide. Understanding SharePoint Lists Have you ever wondered ‘What is a SharePoint list?’. Well, a SharePoint list is a collection of data that is organized into rows and columns. It is

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How to successfully adopt AI is one of the most important challenges facing CIOs this year.   There are several key challenges, including this shared by Microsoft, “Copilot uses your existing permissions and policies to deliver the most relevant information, building on top of our existing

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** This article was republished on March 27th, 2024 to include updated KWIZ product information. An organization means a wide range of processes, business operations, employees, shared roles and responsibilities, and a massive pool of data from various sources. In the era of digitalization, an

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Empower your SharePoint experience with our innovative ‘Reverse Lookup’ feature, designed to streamline data management and enhance visibility across interconnected lists. Understanding the Need for Interconnected SharePoint Lists In the dynamic landscape of project management and issue tracking, visibility and interconnectivity between related data points

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  Sharing links in Microsoft 365 are URLs that allow users to share files and folders stored in Microsoft 365, including files in SharePoint and OneDrive.  These links can be used to grant access to documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other types of files.  Sharing links

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Building Scheduled Workflows in SharePoint and Teams Organizations store a lot of information in SharePoint and Teams.  The demand for implementing automation to manage this data is becoming more pronounced, whether that be at the point of creation or at a specific point in time.  For the

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Discover the top strategies for effectively auditing M365 Teams to ensure optimal performance and security. Understanding the Importance of Auditing M365 Teams Auditing M365 Teams is crucial for maintaining data security, compliance, and overall performance within the organization. By regularly reviewing and monitoring the activities

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Introduction In today’s digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking efficient solutions to streamline their processes and enhance collaboration. Microsoft 365 has emerged as a powerful tool, offering a wide range of features to boost productivity and facilitate seamless teamwork. However, migrating to these platforms can

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Microsoft SharePoint is a powerful platform that offers a wide range of collaborative and productivity features. However, the true value of SharePoint can only be realized when it is widely adopted and embraced by employees throughout your organization. Driving successful SharePoint adoption requires a thoughtful

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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, efficient operations play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care. With the advent of digital technologies, healthcare organizations are increasingly turning to collaborative platforms to streamline their operations and improve overall efficiency. SharePoint, a powerful platform developed by

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Governance is perhaps the most misunderstood concept in a deployment of Microsoft.  Too frequently it is forgotten altogether.  Further, many view governance to be about stopping users from doing things.  In fact, governance is the complete opposite, it is about empowering your users to use

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While many organizations have embraced Microsoft cloud services, there are still many that rely on certain aspects of SharePoint On-Premises. However, the end of Microsoft’s extended support for SharePoint 2013 on April 11, 2023, brings new challenges for these organizations. In this article, we explore

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SharePoint is one of the most robust, efficient, and comprehensive document sharing and collaboration platforms. Across the globe, organizations and businesses are using it for effective communication and collaboration among teams and management of a wide range of documents. Apart from document management and collaboration,

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When you decide to use SharePoint for your organization or enterprise for smooth and seamless collaboration and document management, you will come across many superior features and functionalities and the benefits SharePoint offers. These features have been specifically designed to cater to your various business

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In today’s connected world, rapid access to data is essential. And since many businesses rely on inventory, speeding this process up can be a massive competitive advantage. Unfortunately, inventory management is one of the most expensive and time-consuming processes for many companies. A combination of

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SharePoint has many benefits and features that make it a favorite real-time document collaboration tool among organizations. For example, shared documents and microsites make sharing files and data across teams and departments incredibly easy. But one feature really demonstrates the collaboration power of SharePoint, and

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SharePoint has become one of the best and inseparable parts of enterprises and organizations due to various unparalleled reasons. Since its inception, Microsoft has developed new functionalities and features to make SharePoint (On-Premises and Cloud-based, Microsoft 365) more collaborative, user-friendly and superior. However, often times

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SharePoint has a tremendous amount of versatility, making it one of the most popular online collaboration tools available today. One of the most powerful features available for development teams is SharePoint calculated column formulas.The SharePoint calculated column enables you to create values based on other

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Introduction to SharePoint Lookup Columns Since the inception of SharePoint, Lookup columns have been and continue to be one of the most unclear and difficult concepts for non-technical SharePoint users to grasp. When the SharePoint Lookup column or its advanced enhancements are not used or are