📥SharePoint Site Columns, List Columns and the Anatomy of SharePoint Pages

G'day there friend, been a minute I know, but I think that you will really get something from this edition of the newsletter. I have 3 things for you today.

What's inside today's edition?

• SharePoint Site Columns vs List Columns
• Learn about 4 parts of a SharePoint Page that you should know

and a bonus that I just released....

• How SharePoint Video Pages can help with Internal Communications

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Site Columns vs List Columns - The basics

Before we delve into the intricacies, it’s crucial to understand what site columns and list columns are and how they differ.

Site Columns: - Site columns are reusable across multiple lists and libraries within a single site collection. - They ensure consistency in metadata and reduce redundancy by eliminating the need to create duplicate columns. - Centrally managed, meaning any changes made to a site column (e.g., modifying the column name, type, or choice values) will automatically propagate to all lists and libraries using that column. - They promote consistency and standardization, aiding in data integrity and ease of use.

List Columns: - List columns, on the other hand, are specific to the list or library they are created in. - They are quicker to set up as they don’t require coordination with other parts of the site collection. - These columns allow for more granular control over permissions and access. - Localized changes can be made without affecting other lists, making it easier to manage updates in a controlled manner.

🎥 5 Takeaways You Can’t Miss:

1. Reuse & Consistency: Discover how site columns can be reused across multiple lists and libraries within a site collection, ensuring consistency and saving you time.
2. Centralized Management: Learn how changes made to a site column propagate automatically, simplifying updates and maintenance.
3. Standardization Superpower: Understand how site columns promote uniformity in metadata structure, aiding data integrity and ease of use.
4. Granular Control with List Columns: Find out how list columns offer localized control, providing tailored permissions and access.
5. Impact of Changes: We’ll explore how modifying site columns can affect multiple lists, necessitating thorough testing, whereas list columns offer isolated modifications.

​Watch the episode now to learn more.​

4 Keys things in the Anatomy of a SharePoint Page

Creating an effective SharePoint page involves understanding and utilizing various components such as sections, columns, title areas, and vertical sections. In this video, we'll delve into each of these essential elements, explaining the nuances and best practices to help you craft visually appealing and highly functional SharePoint pages.

🎥 5 Keys You’ll Learn from This Episode:

1. Sections & Columns: Discover how to structure your page using sections and columns for a clean and organized layout.
2. Title Area Customization: Learn how to give your title area more personality with images and text.
3. Using Web Parts: Find out how to fill your columns with various web parts to make your content shine.
4. Dynamic Layouts: See how you can change layouts and instantly preview them.
5. Advanced Features: Explore cool new features like collapsible sections and customizable backgrounds.

​Watch now and learn 4 key components of a SharePoint Page.​

Is Video part of your Internal Communication Strategy?

In this video, we explore the power of video in engaging employees, conveying messages clearly, fostering connection within organizations, and more. We discuss how videos can capture attention quickly, ensure message clarity and consistency, and create emotional connections with employees.

We also walk you through using the new video page templates in SharePoint to distribute video messages effectively. From creating video news posts to training pages, we show you how to incorporate videos seamlessly into your internal communications strategy.

If you're looking to enhance your communication efforts and engage your employees effectively, this episode is a must watch.