SharePoint Online: Working in the Modern Experience
1h 16mIntermediate2019-12-17
Authors
Phil Gold
Senior-Level Learning and Development Professional
Course details
The modern experience in SharePoint is designed to be a simplified, more flexible interface for SharePoint Online. In addition to a different look, the modern experience offers new features, changes common workflows, and eliminates some features of the classic SharePoint experience. In this course, instructor Phil Gold walks you through the differences between the modern and classic experiences, and teaches how you can make the transition to the modern experience. He also covers how to take advantage of the new workflows and updated tools.
Learning objectives
New features
Eliminated features
Lists and libraries
Adding and modifying pages
Working with specialized tools
Inserting simple charts and graphs
Managing site look and feel
Leveraging automation
Creating custom input forms
Dealing with challenges
Learning objectives
New features
Eliminated features
Lists and libraries
Adding and modifying pages
Working with specialized tools
Inserting simple charts and graphs
Managing site look and feel
Leveraging automation
Creating custom input forms
Dealing with challenges
Skills covered
SharePoint OnlineEnterprise Content ManagementCloud ServicesNetwork and System AdministrationCloud ComputingMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Are you ready to be modern
- Get the most out of this course
What Are You Gaining
- Clearer new site goals
- A simplified and cleaner experience
- A more targeted experience
- Reduced service issues
- Connections to popular third-party tools
What Is Being Lost
- Less flexibility in site design
- Some ability to customize is gone
- The experience is not universally consistent
The Difference in Lists and Libraries
- New look and feel of lists and libraries
- Differences in the menu bar and ribbon
- Add columns to lists and libraries
- Modify and create list and library views
- New list and library features
Add and Modify Pages
- Create modern or classic pages
- Control page appearance - Title area
- Control page appearance - Content area
- Add text to a modern page
- Using modern experience apps and parts
- Currently unavailable features
Work with Specialized Tools
- Create and use task lists
- Create and share surveys
- Using event calendars
- Inserting simple charts and graphs
Manage Site Look and Feel
- Picking a site palette
- Additional theme controls
Leverage Automation
- Linking to flows and PowerApps
- Differences in workflows
- Differences in setting alerts
- Creating custom input forms
Conclusion
- Embrace the good