Ryan Clark

Need to check permissions for a specific user? In this short guide, I will walk you through the steps for checking user permissions in SharePoint Online — manually and through PowerShell. Let’s get started. What are SharePoint permissions? First off, let’s discuss the concept of site permissions in SharePoint and what it truly means. Basically, permissions are a set of access controls that determine what actions users can do within a SharePoint environment. These include actions like: There are then permission levels that define a collection of individual permissions given to users or groups. Related: SharePoint Permissions Explained: How Permission Levels Work […]

Is SharePoint List better than Excel? In this article, we will explore the differences between these tools, comparing their features, capabilities, use cases, and more. Let’s get started. Overview of List and Excel Before everything else, let’s talk about the basics of SharePoint List and Excel. Now, most people are actually familiar with Excel spreadsheets. Unfortunately, only SharePoint users know what a list is. For that reason, let’s touch base on these tools first: What is a SharePoint List? Although it’s named as such, the actual tool itself doesn’t look like a basic list. First off, SharePoint List is a

Confused with hub sites and subsites? In this guide, let us compare hub sites vs subsites, their definition and purpose, benefits, and limitations. Let’s get started. What are SharePoint hub sites? Basically, hub sites are a modern way to organize and connect SharePoint site collections within an organization. They provide a central point to connect related sites and share common resources, navigation, and design elements. Hubs streamline collaboration and communication, making it easier for users to discover and access relevant content across different site collections. The hub site of a hub functions like a parent site or the home site

Are you trying to add metadata to a folder? In this guide, let’s talk about the possible options for tagging a folder in a document library, what makes it so different than tagging a file, and more. Let’s get started. What makes tagging a folder difficult? If I can summarize the best answer to this, it’s this: Folders in SharePoint Online aren’t meant to be tagged with metadata. Some users would even argue folders aren’t needed anymore. Related: SharePoint Library vs Folder: Stay Away From Folders Naturally, it’s easier to show than tell. If you check the details or properties

Thinking about navigation options in SharePoint? In this article, I will talk about implementing SharePoint site navigation, the components you can customize, the structure, and more. Let’s get started. Why do you need effective navigation in SharePoint Online? Users who have been using SharePoint may not have a hard time navigating through the various corners of a page. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to say the same for new users — they will get lost, which can hinder productivity. Here are several reasons why it’s a great idea to set up more effective navigation: What are the navigation components in SharePoint? There

Want a better look for your calendars? In this article, I will share how to convert classic events list calendars to the new modern experience and how it affects the list. Let’s get started. Why convert classic calendars to the modern experience? If you’ve been using SharePoint Online for a while now, then you must know that the built-in events web part doesn’t have a calendar view. With that, you’re only left with a few options: Related: Calendar Options in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 For most cases, using the calendar view of modern lists works, since they’re always available on

Want to see all your events in one calendar? In this article, I will show you how to create a calendar overlay in SharePoint Online, remove it, and change the settings. Let’s get started. What is calendar overlay? Have you tried using a calendar app that pulls data from different sources? That’s exactly what a calendar overlay is. It’s a feature that allows you to view multiple calendars side by side to easily compare and contrast the events and appointments scheduled on each one. With calendar overlay, you can see all of your important dates and events in one place,