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This guide delves into SharePoint Content Types, breaking down their benefits and practical applications. Learn how to manage multiple content types from a single location to streamline processes, minimize visible fields, and enhance user experience. With a focus on real-world examples and actionable steps, discover how to plan, build, and utilize content types effectively. Whether you're a business user or an IT professional, this resource offers clarity and insights that demystify SharePoint's capabilities.
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Content Types 101 Easier Than the Theory of Relativity
What will we cover? Benefits Examples Explain Plan Build Use
Who am I? • Certified Microsoft Office Specialist: SharePoint 2010 • SharePoint Consultant with RBA • Before RBA • Mindsharp Technical Instructor • Independent SharePoint Consultant • Consultant for Best Buy Dotcom • Operations Supervisor for Sunset Environmental • Code Free • Business User Perspective • @TamaraBred
Couple Questions for You • What version of SharePoint do you use? • 2003 • 2007 • 2010 • 2013 • Are you using any custom content types?
Benefits of Content Types Manage multiple types of content from one location Reduce number of fields presented to user Use multiple templates in a Document Library Use Content Query Web Part to rollup data Quickly create Lists and Libraries Change content type and push changes Find things later
Explain content Types Don’t say Content Types It scares your users
Explain content Types Instead say Types of Content People understand Types of Content
Types of content Types of Entertainment Types of Cake Types of Cars
Types of content • Types of Entertainment • Movies • Music • Books • Types of Cake • Types of Cars
Types of content • Types of Entertainment • Movies • Music • Books • Types of Cake • Chocolate • Chocolate • Chocolate • Types of Cars
Types of content • Types of Entertainment • Movies • Music • Books • Types of Cake • Chocolate • Chocolate • Chocolate • Types of Cars • Fast • Slow • Broken
5 steps to building content types Plan Site Columns
5 steps to building content types Plan Site Columns Content Type
5 steps to building content types Plan Site Columns Content Type Add Site Columns
5 steps to building content types Plan Site Columns Content Type Add Site Columns Add Content Types
Step 1 Plan
Plan Where to Build Inherit
Step 2 Evaluate and Build Site Columns