For SharePoint Server 2016 Often I get asked for a work around to the fact that you should never upload the same document to multiple SharePoint libraries. Trying to maintain two copies of a document is ugly and never recommended! Read More …
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How to Use the SharePoint Relevant Document Web Part to show “My Stuff”
For SharePoint Server 2016 A common issue with large SharePoint sites is wasting time navigating to the documents you need to work with. Often they are spread across many different libraries and lists. If you add the Relevant Document Web Read More …
Top Tips for PowerPoint
When you are a self taught user of PowerPoint, some key features of the software may elude you. This Top Tips for PointPoint pdf sheet contains some very essential tips that all users of PowerPoint must know to be more Read More …
How to Control the Display Order of Views in a SharePoint List or Library
One of the best things about SharePoint is being able to create your own custom views in Lists and Libraries. However, once you dive into to creating a bunch of views, you may be stumped on how to control the Read More …
Creating a Dynamic [Today] Filtered View in SharePoint to show “Recent Stuff”
The [Today] parameter is a dynamic parameter that can be add some enormous benefit in creating a custom view. Using {Today] is powerful because it can filter a column based on the current date. Some examples of ways to use Read More …
How to set a default expiration date using [Today] for a SharePoint Announcement List
SharePoint announcement lists are one of the most popular apps added to a SharePoint site. One way to make this app more useful is to set-up a default expiration date for new announcement list items. The coolest trick is to Read More …
Creating a Dynamic [Me] Filtered View in SharePoint to show only “My Stuff”
Have you ever had the wish that you would like a SharePoint list or library to only show those items relevant to you? One of the most powerful custom views you can create in SharePoint is a [Me] view. A Read More …
How to Freeze a Table Cell in Word When Inserting a Picture
The local art museum asked me for advice on making Word tables more friendly to the insertion of pictures. They were frustrated with the way that Word automatically adjusts table cells to fit the dimensional needs of the graphic being inserted. Read More …
Use the Windows key to help manage open windows!
Do not underestimate the power of learning these shortcut keys that utilize the Windows logo key. The windows key is found on most keyboards packaged with Windows-based computers. It is located between the control and alt keys. As you can Read More …
How to Embed Fonts in PowerPoint FAQs
Why would I want to embed a font in PowerPoint? When you use a unique font that is not a standard Windows or Office font, you risk suffering with the possible effects of font substitution occurring when your file is Read More …