SharePoint Maven

You don't have to display an entire document library on a SharePoint page.

If you only want users to see documents from a specific folder, such as Benefits, Policies, Forms, or Training Materials, you can configure the Document Library web part to display just that folder's contents.

A few things to know:

• Select the Document Library web part and specify the folder path in the web part properties.
• You can display folders several levels deep by using the full folder path.
• Hiding the Command Bar and "See all" link creates a cleaner experience for employees.
• This works best on communication and informational sites where users need quick access to documents.
• The folder and page must be located on the same SharePoint site for this method to work.

This is one of those small SharePoint customizations that can make a page feel much more organized and user friendly, especially when employees only need access to a specific set of documents rather than an entire library.

Read the full walkthrough here: https://sharepointmaven.com/how-to-display-the-contents-of-a-folder-on-a-sharepoint-page/

Creating a form from a blank page isn't always the hardest part. Sometimes it's figuring out the right questions to ask and how to structure everything in a way that makes sense for respondents.

That's where the Microsoft Forms Template Gallery can help.

Microsoft provides a collection of ready made templates for common surveys, feedback forms, registrations, requests, and more. Instead of starting from scratch, you can use these templates as a foundation and customize them to fit your needs.

Whether you're collecting employee feedback, planning an event, or creating a customer survey, the Template Gallery can save time and give you ideas for building more effective forms.

Read more: https://sharepointmaven.com/how-to-create-forms-and-surveys-from-the-forms-template-gallery/

Microsoft Lists has changed a lot over the years.

If you've been using SharePoint for a while, you probably remember when creating a list meant choosing from a handful of basic options and hoping you could make them work for your needs.

Today, Lists are far more flexible, modern, and user friendly. With new templates, views, automation options, and multiple ways to create lists, they're becoming one of the most useful tools in Microsoft 365.

Read more here: https://sharepointmaven.com/9-ways-to-create-a-list-in-sharepoint/

Ever wish people could jump straight to the section of a training video they need?

Microsoft Stream includes a feature called Chapters that works much like YouTube timestamps. Instead of scrubbing through an entire recording, viewers can quickly navigate to specific topics, making training videos, recorded meetings, and presentations much easier to use.

If your organization relies on video content, this is a simple feature that can make a big difference in the user experience: https://sharepointmaven.com/how-to-add-chapters-to-stream-videos/

Took a break from SharePoint today. Visiting Amish country with kids.

If you watch videos on my YouTube channel, it is quite possible that you utilized the Timestamp functionality – the ability to jump to a certain part of the video quickly.

We have the same functionality in Stream, which is called Chapters.

So, in this article, I would like to explain how to set it up: https://sharepointmaven.com/how-to-add-chapters-to-stream-videos/