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Switching Between Classic and Modern Views in SharePoint

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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Get SharePoint Site Users: Implementations and Use Cases

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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A Comprehensive Guide to SharePoint Site Design

In this post: The steps · Automating repeatable setup with Site Scripts · On step 7 (permissions) specifically · Common mistakes worth avoiding · When would you actually use this? · Helpful references The steps Define the purpose first. Project management, company-wide comms, or external collaboration each want a different structure — decide before building,

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How to Escape Apostrophes in SharePoint REST Queries

When working with SharePoint REST APIs, special characters like apostrophes can often disrupt query execution. These seemingly small characters can cause syntax errors, broken queries, and unexpected behavior if not properly handled. This blog delves into how to escape apostrophes in SharePoint REST queries, providing detailed explanations, practical examples, real-life scenarios, a discussion of pros

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Rendering SharePoint List Extensions for Specific List Templates

SharePoint Framework (SPFx) extensions provide a powerful way to customize and enhance SharePoint lists and libraries. However, there are scenarios where you want to render your SPFx list extensions (like Command Sets, Field Customizers, or Application Customizers) only for specific types of list templates. This is achievable by modifying the ClientSideInstance.xml and elements.xml files in

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Understanding SharePoint Hub Sites: Concepts and Practices

SharePoint Hub Sites connect multiple sites into one structure — shared navigation, shared branding, and search that spans the hub and everything associated with it. Useful for grouping sites by department, project, or business unit without merging them into one giant site. In this post: What the structure looks like · Key concepts · Setting

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How to Add Users to SharePoint Group with PowerShell

Managing permissions and group memberships in SharePoint is critical for effective collaboration and security. Automating the process of adding users to SharePoint groups using PowerShell can save time and reduce manual errors. In this blog, we’ll explore how to do this step by step, with practical use cases and sample scripts. Prerequisites Before diving into

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PnPJs .getAll() Function to get all list items Explained

The .getAll() function in PnPjs is used to retrieve all items from a SharePoint list or library in a paginated manner. SharePoint lists often have a threshold limit (commonly 5000 items) that restricts how many items can be retrieved in a single request. .getAll() overcomes this limitation by making multiple requests in the background and

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Unlocking the Potential of PnP SPFx: Functionalities, Limitations, Use Cases, and Best Practices

Introduction PnP (Patterns and Practices) SPFx (SharePoint Framework) is an essential toolkit for developers aiming to create rich, efficient, and scalable solutions for SharePoint. By leveraging the PnP libraries, developers can drastically reduce development time while adhering to best practices recommended by the SharePoint community. This blog explores the key functionalities, limitations, use cases, and

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Creating Multiple SharePoint List Items Using SharePoint REST API

When managing data in SharePoint lists, there are times when we need to create multiple list items in one go. Doing this efficiently can save time and improve performance, especially when working with large datasets. Here, we’ll explore how to use the SharePoint REST API to create multiple list items at once, leveraging the power

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