You can request that a copy of the corporate SharePoint Online site be created as a starting point for your department's site. This is a common practice in organizations using SharePoint, especially for replicating layouts, navigation, web parts, and other structural elements from an existing site. However, SharePoint Online does not have a simple built-in "duplicate site" button for modern sites—replication typically requires administrative access and tools like PnP PowerShell or third-party software. You'll likely need to involve your IT department or a SharePoint administrator to handle this, as they have the necessary permissions (e.g., SharePoint Admin or Global Admin roles in Microsoft 365).

In SharePoint Online, the "Limited Access" permission level is a unique and often misunderstood feature that plays a critical role in managing access to specific content within a site. This document provides a detailed explanation of what "Limited Access" is, what causes it to be assigned, and the consequences of using the Share button or the Copy Link button when sharing content in SharePoint Online.

This helps in understanding user engagement, tracking traffic trends, identifying popular content, and managing external sharing.

To access it, select the settings gear icon and then choose "Change the look". This option provides tools to modify the site's design elements, ensuring a consistent and professional appearance.

The options available in this dropdown menu depend on the type of site, the user's permissions and whether the site is using a modern or classic experience. Below is a detailed list of the most common options typically found in the gear icon dropdown menu for a modern SharePoint Online site, assuming the user has sufficient permissions.

Below is a detailed explanation of the feature and its functionality:

In SharePoint Online, the Site Pages library stores modern site pages, and permissions for these pages that can be managed at the individual page level using the advanced permissions option. This allows administrators or owners to break permission inheritance from the parent Site Pages library and assign unique access rights to specific pages, overriding the Site Pages library's default permissions. To use this option:

When planning a large enterprise project to archive multiple SharePoint sites from various departments in the organization, which members of the organization should be involved and what would their roles and responsibilities be in support of the project?

What are the SharePoint features and topics to cover with a new intern in your organization? Since they're new to SharePoint, start them out with foundational concepts and build toward advanced topics, hands-on projects, and real-world applications.

This sets up a basic flow that you can trigger manually for testing.

Essential skills an average general user of SharePoint Online should demonstrate to effectively navigate, manage, and collaborate within a SharePoint environment. These skills are tailored for users who interact with SharePoint as part of their daily work.

Step-by-step instructions for creating a SharePoint list using data from an existing Excel spreadsheet. Efficiently import your Excel data into a SharePoint list, enabling better collaboration, data management, and accessibility within your SharePoint environment.

Site columns in SharePoint are reusable field definitions that can be created at the site or site collection level and then applied across multiple lists, libraries, or content types within a site hierarchy. Unlike list-specific columns, which are limited to a single list or library, site columns promote consistency by allowing the same metadata structure to be shared and reused. They are particularly useful for managing metadata in SharePoint Online or on-premises environments, enabling organizations to standardize data entry, improve searchability, and streamline content management.

Below is an outline of the various ways SharePoint Online permissions inheritance can be broken due to user sharing.

Below is an extensive list of interview questions tailored for a candidate applying for the role of Primary Site Owner for SharePoint Online Sites in an organization. These questions aim to evaluate the candidate’s ability to manage, administer, and optimize SharePoint Online sites effectively while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

SharePoint Hub Sites are a feature in Microsoft SharePoint Online that allow organizations to connect and organize multiple SharePoint sites into a centralized hub. Hub Sites provide a way to group related sites (such as team sites or communication sites) under a single umbrella, enabling better navigation, consistent branding, and streamlined content management

Here’s a detailed checklist of the 20 most important practices an experienced SharePoint Online site owner should regularly perform, with explanations and tips for each:

This document provides an overview of AI enabled web parts for use in SharePoint Online, including their benefits, setup process, and how they function to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and improve user experience on SharePoint sites.

The SharePoint Online Site Settings page (accessed via the gear icon > Site information > View all site settings) provides a centralized location for site owners and administrators to manage various aspects of a site. The available options can vary slightly based on the site type (e.g., team site vs. communication site), enabled features (e.g., publishing features), and whether the user is a site collection administrator. Below is a comprehensive listing of all typical items, organized by section, with brief details for each. This is compiled from official Microsoft documentation and reliable sources.

Below is a SharePoint End User Support Manual Workflow document that outlines the process for handling customer contact, support troubleshooting activities, and post-support knowledge sharing. This document is structured to provide clear, actionable steps for support teams to follow when assisting SharePoint end users.

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Below is a detailed document providing an overview of SharePoint Online Document Library usage, settings, and troubleshooting. This document is structured to offer a comprehensive guide for users, administrators, and IT professionals working with SharePoint Online document libraries.

SharePoint Online lists are powerful tools for organizing, managing, and collaborating on data within an organization. They offer a flexible, spreadsheet-like structure that supports various data types, templates, and customization options to meet diverse business needs. Below is a detailed breakdown of the configuration features for SharePoint Online lists, organized by key functional areas.

Below is a concise document outlining Microsoft 365 (M365) permissions and their interaction with SharePoint Online permissions. This document provides an overview for administrators and users to understand how permissions are structured and managed across M365 and SharePoint Online.