Granting SharePoint List Access to External Users SharePoint lists and libraries have permissions settings that restrict access by default only to authenticated users within your tenant. Unauthenticated external users outside your tenant don’t have permissions to access content in SharePoint, even if that content is anonymously shared with anyone that has the link. This presents…
Overview of SharePoint Permission Masks and What the Numbers Mean A SharePoint permission mask is a numeric value that encodes the set of permissions granted to a user or group. It defines what actions they can perform within SharePoint, such as reading documents, editing pages, or managing configurations. Permission masks consist of a base-10 numeric…
What are SharePoint List Permissions? SharePoint list permissions determine the level of access users have to lists and list items. They control the operations like view, add, edit, and delete that users can perform. SharePoint comes with default permission levels like Read, Contribute, and Full Control. Permissions can be assigned to individual users or SharePoint…
What is a Data View Web Part A Data View Web Part (DVWP) is a built-in web part in SharePoint used to display dynamic data from various sources including databases, lists, libraries, and more. DVWPs allow you to show data in a customizable tabular format using XSLT formatting. They can also display HTML markup generated…
Understanding Calculated Columns in SharePoint SharePoint calculated columns enable users to carry out computations and transform data within SharePoint lists and libraries. The output text from calculated columns is right-aligned by default within SharePoint views and reports. Key Attributes of Calculated Columns Allow calculations using mathematical and logical operators Enable data transformations such as concatenation,…
What is Going Wrong with My HTML Output? When HTML output in SharePoint calculated columns does not display as expected, there are a few common issues that tend to come up. Understanding the problems that can occur will help you diagnose and correct any malformed HTML that fails to properly render. Common HTML Output Issues…
What is a Calculated Column? A calculated column in SharePoint is a column that displays a value that is calculated based on another column, metadata, or embedded formula. Calculated columns allow users to add dynamic content to SharePoint lists and libraries without writing server-side code. By default, calculated columns render content as plain text. Key…
What are SharePoint Hosted Apps and Client Web Parts? SharePoint hosted apps and client web parts are two different methods for building custom solutions on the SharePoint platform. At a high level, SharePoint hosted apps are self-contained applications that run externally to the SharePoint environment, while still having access to SharePoint content and services. In…
Understanding the Benefits of Integration An integration solution between SharePoint On-Premise and SharePoint Online combines the flexibility of the cloud with the control of an on-premise deployment. This enables improved collaboration through a unified interface across environments. Users can seamlessly access share files and tools whether the data resides on-premise or in the cloud. Key…
Protecting SharePoint Apps from Threats SharePoint apps provide powerful capabilities to extend SharePoint functionality and customize sites to meet business needs. However, apps also introduce security risks if not properly secured. Threats to SharePoint apps include: Elevation of privilege attacks to gain unauthorized access Injection attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting Disclosure of…