A SharePoint Content Type is a reusable bundle of columns, settings, and (optionally) a document template that you define once and apply across multiple libraries — instead of manually adding the same “Invoice Number,” “Due Date,” and “Amount” columns to every library that handles invoices. In this post: Why use content types · Creating one […]
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Updating a thousand SharePoint list items one request at a time is slow and burns through API throttling limits fast. PnPjs batching bundles multiple operations into a single HTTP call instead — here’s the syntax for both the older and current versions of the library, and the real limit worth knowing before you rely on
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Moving SharePoint content between tenants — for a merger, acquisition, or restructuring — has more options than it used to, ranging from a manual drag-and-drop to a native Microsoft-managed pipeline. What you keep (permissions, version history, workflows) varies a lot between them, which is the real deciding factor, not just price. In this post: Native
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Introduction When working with SharePoint Framework (SPFx), there are times when you need to determine whether a user has administrative privileges. This is especially useful in scenarios where certain UI elements or functionalities should only be accessible to administrators. In this blog, we’ll explore how to check if a user is an admin using the
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Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) is a powerful tool for transforming XML data into different formats, including HTML, plain text, and even other XML structures. It provides a structured way to apply styles and modify XML content, making it essential in various domains where XML plays a critical role. In this blog, we will explore
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When managing a SharePoint On-Premises environment, there are scenarios where you need to export site users into an Excel spreadsheet. Whether it’s for auditing, troubleshooting, or monitoring purposes, exporting users can help administrators ensure their sites are secure and compliant. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to achieve this using PowerShell scripts with SharePoint Add-Ins
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SharePoint is a versatile platform that has evolved significantly over the years. With the introduction of the modern experience, users benefit from a responsive design, enhanced user interface, and seamless integration with Office 365 features. However, there are times when you may need to switch between the classic and modern views due to compatibility, user
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Handlebars.js separates HTML structure from the JavaScript that fills it with data — instead of building markup with string concatenation, you write a template with {{placeholders}} and compile it against a data object. Here’s what it actually looks like, where it fits, and where a real framework is the better call instead. In this post:
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Managing users in SharePoint is a core part of ensuring that your site runs efficiently and securely. Whether you’re auditing user access, automating workflows, or simply trying to understand who has access to your site, knowing how to retrieve and query SharePoint site users is invaluable. In this post, I’ll walk you through the different
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Every site, library, list, and item in SharePoint inherits its permissions from its parent by default — that’s what keeps permission management manageable. Breaking that inheritance lets you set unique permissions at a specific level instead, for the cases where “everyone who can see the parent can see this too” isn’t the right answer. For
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