Exporting a list of inactive users is mostly a housekeeping task — unused accounts are a security and licensing cost, and this is how you actually find them instead of guessing. In this post: Via PowerShell · Via the admin center (no scripting) · Third-party tools · Best practices · When would you actually use […]
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In this post: What is Microsoft Copilot? · What it actually does per app · When would you actually use this? · Licensing: what it actually costs · Before you roll it out · References What is Microsoft Copilot? Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, layered on
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If you’ve ever had to juggle separate APIs for Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure AD just to build one integration, Microsoft Graph is the fix for that specific headache. One endpoint, one auth model, most of Microsoft 365 behind it. Here’s what it actually covers, how to authenticate against it properly, and where people usually
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Deleting files or items in SharePoint might seem like a simple task, but it comes with important considerations. Should you permanently delete an item, or should you send it to the Recycle Bin? What happens behind the scenes, and what are the implications for users and administrators? Moreover, when leveraging the SharePoint REST API, how
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SharePoint stores dates in UTC and displays them based on the site’s regional settings — get that mismatched, and you get list items showing the wrong time, or a Power Automate flow firing at the wrong hour. In this post: Why this happens · The “Date Only” field gotcha · Fixing list view display ·
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SharePoint List Formatting customizes how lists and libraries look using JSON, without touching the underlying data. Works in SharePoint Online, on-prem 2019+, Microsoft Lists, and Teams lists — same formatting engine everywhere. In this post: One thing to understand first · Three real examples · Formatting forms, not just views · When would you actually
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What is File Version History? File version history is a fundamental feature in content management systems like SharePoint, OneDrive, and other document repositories. It records every modification made to a file, allowing users to track changes over time. Each version of a file is stored separately, capturing details such as who made the change, when
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SharePoint Online really only has two primary site types — Team Sites and Communication Sites — and picking the wrong one early means a rebuild later, not a quick setting change. In this post: Team Sites · Communication Sites · Beyond the two types · Why the rebuild warning is real · Permissions work differently
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Four real ways to share files in SharePoint, and when each one actually fits: Direct links: generate a view-only or edit link, optionally with an expiration date and password. Best for a quick one-off share, not for ongoing collaboration structure. Managed document libraries: structure permissions at the library level instead of sharing individual files. Better
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Managing permissions in SharePoint is one of the most critical aspects of ensuring both security and efficient collaboration. Whether you’re an administrator, developer, or power user, understanding how to work with SharePoint permission roles using REST API and PnP React can help streamline operations while maintaining a secure digital workspace. In this guide, we’ll explore
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