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Get List and View Indentifiers in SharePoint
Those, like me, that put in the position of managing a SharePoint Team Site without SharePoint Designer access (or indeed without the ability to install development software of any kind) are forced to...
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Announcing DP_SharePoint
I’ve published the initial version of my JavaScript library, DP_SharePoint, designed to make working with client-side SharePoint development easier. Still in development, the library provides: Methods...
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Accessing SharePoint Lists with Visual Basic for Applications
SharePoint has many useful integration points with Microsoft Office out-of-the-box, but for truly deep integration you have to roll-up your sleeves and dig into some code. While there are multiple...
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SharePoint Scripting Basics: Master Pages, Caching and Loading Scripts
SharePoint is a functional, feature-rich platform, but there is definitely room for improvement. In this article, I’ll cover some of the basic issues and solutions that you may run into when...
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Adding Lync or Sametime Presence Awareness to SharePoint
When Sharepoint and Lync instant messaging are installed in the same environment, SharePoint will automatically add Lync presence awareness icons (indicating availability) to “people” links. However...
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SharePoint Scripting: Maximizing Dialog and Field Widths
SharePoint allows you to edit list items either in a dialog box or in a dedicated window. Each has its benefits, but if you choose the dialog option with certain content, you may be irked by the...
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Using Macros in a SharePoint Library Template
SharePoint libraries are a great way to manage template-driven documents. However there are some wrinkles if you’d like to manage macro-enabled documents. This article will provide an overview of...
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DP_SharePoint Update
I’ve (finally) incorporated a substantial number of improvements and new features into my JavaScript library, DP_SharePoint, designed to make working with client-side SharePoint development easier. It...
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Accessing SharePoint Lists with JavaScript using DP Tools Part One: The Basics
SharePoint lists are amazingly versatile for storing data in an “almost database” kind of way. For those with access to enterprise features and SharePoint Designer, accessing that data to create custom...
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ITIL Priority (Urgency and Impact equals Priority) in a SharePoint Calculated...
ITIL determines the Priority of an incident as a function of its Impact (its direct effect on business processes) and Urgency (the amount of delay that can be accepted before resolution). Most...
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