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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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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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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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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SharePoint lists are a familiar feature for many organizations, especially those leveraging Microsoft 365. They’re incredibly flexible and often find themselves at the center of lightweight applications and data tracking needs. But how far can you stretch their capabilities? Could they serve as a database? Let’s dive into the pros, cons, and practical scenarios to
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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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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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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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