Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online Cookbook: A complete guide to Microsoft Office 365 apps including SharePoint, Power Platform, Copilot and more

Unlock over 100 recipes for mastering Microsoft 365. Boost productivity with Copilot, collaborate with SharePoint and Teams, automate tasks, create apps and reports using Power Automate (with RPA), Power Apps, Power BI, and more.

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Key FeaturesEnhance collaboration and productivity using SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Viva, Planner, and Microsoft FormsAutomate processes, build apps, bots, and dashboards with Power Automate (with RPA), Power Apps, Copilot Studio, and Power BIHarness Copilot, the new AI virtual assistant, for seamless support in your everyday tasksBook Description

Microsoft 365 offers tools for content management, communication, process automation, and report creation. Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online Cookbook maximizes workplace collaboration and productivity using SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Delve, M365 Search, Copilot, Power Platform, Viva, Planner, and Microsoft Forms.

You will find thoroughly updated recipes for SharePoint Online, covering sites, lists, libraries, pages, web parts, and learn SharePoint Framework (SPFx) basics for building solutions. You will explore many Microsoft Teams recipes to prepare it to be your organization’s central collaboration hub. You will be able to unlock Power Platform potential with recipes for Power Apps to enable low-code/no-code app development and learn to automate tasks with Power Automate and Power Automate Desktop. The book teaches you data visualization with Power BI, and chatbot creation with Power Virtual Agents (Copilot Studio). Finally, you will also learn about the cutting-edge Copilot and Gen AI functionality in Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. By the end, you will be equipped with skills to effectively use Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, and the Power Platform.

Whether it’s enhancing career prospects or improving business operations, this book is a perfect companion on your journey through the Microsoft Office 365 suite.

What you will learnCollaborate effectively with SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Delve, Search, and VivaBoost creativity and productivity with Microsoft CopilotDevelop and deploy custom applications using Power AppsCreate custom bots using Power Virtual Agents (Copilot Studio)Integrate with other apps, automate workflows and repetitive processes with Power Automate/Desktop (RPA)Design reports and engaging dashboards with Power BIUtilize Planner, To Do, and gather feedback with polls and surveys in Microsoft FormsExperience seamless integration in the mobile platformWho this book is for

This cookbook caters to professionals stepping into the world of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online. It is tailored for a broad spectrum of skillsets including general business professionals, IT administrators, and enterprise architects who are newcomers to Microsoft 365, offering valuable insights for establishing a contemporary, digital workplace effectively.

Table of ContentsOverview of Microsoft 365Introduction to SharePoint OnlineModern Sites in SharePoint OnlineLists and Libraries in SharePoint OnlineDocument Management in SharePoint OnlineOneDriveMicrosoft TeamsPower Automate (Microsoft Flow)Creating Power AppsApplying Power AppsPower BIOverview of Copilot in Microsoft 365 and Power PlatformTerm Store and Content Types in SharePoint OnlineSearch in Microsoft 365Microsoft Delve Microsoft 365 GroupsPower Automate Desktop for RPA

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From the Publisher

Understanding document management

In the paperless infrastructure of modern IT, administrators and business professionals alike need to understand how document permissions and visibility work in a corporation. In this cookbook, you’ll find recipes that not only help you set up a document management system but also manage security in a way that’s scalable and efficient.

Important recipes:

Creating a modern siteViewing and changing site settingsDetermining and revoking permissions for a siteCreating a document libraryAssociating a document templateVersioning settings, content approval, and document checkout

Setting up Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams enjoys a popular position in modern business collaboration. By learning how to set up users and tour the calling and recording features on offer, you’ll be able to utilize this software as a staple tool for your business activities. What’s more, you’ll learn how to use connectors to add more services to your Teams environment and respond to approval workflows.

Important recipes:

Installing TeamsCreating channels and tabsAdding a connectorUsing approvals in TeamsCreating custom registration forms for Teams meetingsUsing breakout rooms in Teams meetings

Business workflows with Power Platform

Business workflows can describe many processes, from moving documents and sending notifications to the building of interactable UIs. With Microsoft Power Platform, you can perform all these tasks with minimal coding knowledge. This new edition is packed with new recipes that make the most of Power Platform, providing instructions for building simple yet popular workflows and apps.

Important recipes:

Creating a flow using a templateTesting a flowImporting a flowCreating a template-based appConnecting to data sourcesEmbedding a Power App in Teams

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 29, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 640 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1803243171
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1803243177
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.42 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.75 x 7.5 x 9.25 inches