How to setup metadata navigation and filtering in a SharePoint list
There are several filtering methods in a SharePoint list to help users to find the items which meet the certain criteria., such as column header filter, filter in view, filter web part and more. Metadata navigation and filtering feature was first introduced in SharePoint 2010. SharePoint provides this feature in each list with a settings […]
SharePoint Password Reset
In just a few hours, we are about to release our new web part, SharePoint Password Reset. Let users reset their password right on a web part without intervention from SharePoint administrator A simple web part that lets users reset their password right on their SharePoint page without having to ask the administrator or IT […]
Back to Basics: Introduction to Libraries
I like sharing stuff from Microsoft SharePoint Blog. Even the most basic of its uses never cease to shed me some light and some tips when using SharePoint. This post talks about libraries and its uses, how to maximize it, its features and how it works with other parts of SharePoint A library is a […]
Tips: Searching for Content
There are several ways to search for content in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. You can use the Search box that is on each page of a SharePoint site, the Search Center site, or create a detailed query by using the Advanced Search page. You can look for content by searching for keywords, a specific phrase […]
Navigating the ribbon command interface
Here’s another great post from Microsoft Office Blog that talks about navigating the SharePoint command interface. This blog post introduces the ribbon feature and provides a guide to finding familiar tools and commands in this updated user interface (UI). The ribbon is a command interface that brings many controls out from hiding and onto the […]
Adding a link to a file is more efficient
When communicating through email, adding a link to a file is more efficient than adding an email attachment. It ensures that the latest copy is being accessed and reduces network traffic and email storage. When you work with library files, lists, and list items, you might want to use the link (or URL) for the […]
Create an alert or subscribe to an RSS Feed
Stay updated on changes to documents and list items on your SharePoint site by subscribing to RSS (Really Simple Syndication) to receive notification of changes as alerts, if your site is configured to send them. BoostSolutions also has a nifty add-on that is more featured than SharePoint default alert system. Alert Reminder Boost 2.0 can […]