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Getting Started with SharePoint
SharePoint Confessions Got a messy metadata moment (or a subsite horror story)? Tell me! I’m collecting your funniest, most frustrating, and most unforgettable SharePoint tales for future episodes. Scroll down and share your confession in the comments — or keep reading and drop it in at the end. Share your
OneDrive
Let's be real for a moment. Keeping your digital life organised is tough, isn't it? I know, I know, I'm supposed to be the SharePoint expert, the person who has everything sorted. But even I'll admit, sometimes my OneDrive looks like a
Getting Started with SharePoint
If you are thinking about creating a new SharePoint site but are not sure which type to choose? You’re not alone. As a matter of fact, understanding the difference between Communication Sites and Team Sites is one of the first steps to successful SharePoint planning. When I begin discovery
Microsoft 365 Toolkit
Consistency is key when working in PowerPoint and Word, but manually reapplying formatting across multiple sections can be a pain. That’s why my #1 tip for quick and consistent formatting is to double-click the Format Painter before applying changes. This simple trick lets you apply the same formatting over
AI in the Workplace
Microsoft Stream makes it incredibly easy to create, organise, and share video content within SharePoint. Whether you’re rolling out a new SharePoint solution or need to provide ongoing training, Stream allows you to deliver engaging, accessible video resources directly to your users. One of my favorite ways to use
Information Architecture
Making changes to a SharePoint page can be tricky, especially when editing web parts. A small mistake can disrupt your layout or remove important content. That’s why my #1 tip when editing web parts is to always duplicate them first. This simple trick ensures that if something goes wrong,
Information Architecture
Once you understand what web parts are and how they work, the next step is knowing which ones can make the biggest impact on your SharePoint pages. With so many available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right ones. In this post, I'll share my top five
Information Architecture
If you've ever built or customised a SharePoint site, you've likely come across web parts. These are the building blocks that allow you to create dynamic and engaging pages without needing to write any code. In this post, we'll explore what web parts are,
Information Architecture
When it comes to SharePoint metadata, less is more—but not everyone gets that memo. Over the years, I have seen organisations go overboard, turning what should be a simple, structured system into a metadata nightmare. In fact, I learned this the hard way. Early in my career, I sat
AI in the Workplace
Microsoft is going all-in on AI, and Copilot is at the centre of this transformation. Over the past few months, we’ve seen major updates to Copilot across Microsoft 365 apps, making AI-powered productivity a reality. Whether you’re using Teams, Outlook, Excel, or Planner, Copilot is bringing new efficiencies
Getting Started with SharePoint
Welcome to Your Weekly Simplify Your Workflow Insight! This week’s Simplify Your Workflow tip is all about the send-for-approval workflow. Ever needed to get a document signed off yesterday? We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a policy update, a proposal, or just something that needs a quick