Use the Store collaboration SharePoint site template (2024)

Once you've added the Store collaborationsite template, it's time to customize it and make it your own.

Note:To edit a SharePoint site,you must be a site owner or site member.

Show links to frequently used resources- Use the Quick links web part to displayfrequently used resources. Provide helpful information using images and text-Use the Text and Imageweb parts to providehelpful information and pictures. Spotlight people of interest- Use the People web part to display profileswith access to contact andteam information. Highlight news for your organization- Use the News web part to showimportant and interesting stories. Build anticipation for upcoming events - Use the Countdown timer web part to display a countdownto an event. Display upcoming events and important dates-Use the Events web part to create a list of events anddates to remember. Give access to shared documents- Use the Document library web part to provide access todocuments and files. Add pictures to your site- Use the Image web partto add pictures to your site. Provide access to learning materials-Use the Quick links web part to createa list of learning materials. Draw attention to resources-Use the Call to action web part to highlight resources that areregularly used.

Customize your site's look, site navigation, web parts, and content to fit the needs of your viewers and of the organization. When making customizations, first ensure the site is in edit mode by selecting Edit in the top right of the site. As you work, you canSave as draft, or Republish changes to make edits visible to viewers.

1. Show links to frequently used resources

1. Select the Quick Links web part and chooseEditweb part .

2. Edit the link, title, icon, and description if needed.

3. To add a link, select+ Add links.

See differentlayouts and learn more about editing theQuick Linksweb part.

2. Provide helpful information using images and text

1. Select the Text web part.

2. Edit and format your text within the web part.

3. Select the Image web part and choose Editweb part .

4. Select Change and select an image source.

5. Once you've chosen your image, select Insert.

Learn more about editing the Text and Image web parts.

3. Spotlight people of interest

1. Select the People web part and choose Editweb part .

2. Enter aperson's name or emailto find them in the organization's directory.

3. Select the person's name to add them.

Learn more about adding people profiles with the People web part.

4. Highlight news for your organization

1. Select the News web part and chooseEditweb part .

2. Choose the News Source, Layout, andFiltersettings that suit the organization’s needs.

3. Under Organize, arrange posts under Select news to organize to suit your organization's needs.

Learn more about editing, filtering, and audience targeting usingthe Newsweb part.

5. Build anticipation for upcoming events

1. Select the Countdown web part and choose Editweb part .

2. Enter the date and time of your event and choose your options.

3. Add a call to action link and a background image to be displayed with the timer.

Learn more about adding a countdown timer by visiting the Countdown timer web part.

6. Display upcoming events and important dates

1. Select the Events web part and choose Editweb part .

2. Select theSource, Date range, andtheLayout for events to be displayed.

3. Enter the maximum number of itemsthat should be listed in this web part.

Learn more about using the Events web part.

7. Give access to shared documents

1. Select the Document library web part and chooseEdit web part .

2. Select a Document library to display.

3. To edit document library folders, labels, and content, navigate to the library in Site content, make your edits, and the updates will appearin the web part.

Learn more about editing the Document library web part.

8. Add pictures to your site

1. Select the Image web part and choose Edit web part .

2. Then, select Change and select an image source.

3. Once you've chosen your image, select Insert.

Learn more about using the Image web part.

9. Provide access to learning materials

1. Select the Quick links web part and chooseEdit web part .

2. Edit the link, title, icon, and descriptionif needed.

3. To add a link, select+ Add links.

See differentlayouts and learn more about editing theQuick Linksweb part.

10. Draw attention to resources

1. Select the Call to action web part and choose Edit webpart .

2. Add a background image by clicking Change in the editing pane, selecting an image source, and selecting Insert after choosing an image.

3. Update the Button label and Button link to the navigation destination.

4. Adjust the alignment of the button label and link.

Learn more about using the Call to action web part.

Customize the look and site navigation

Before you share your site with others, put the finishing touches on your site by ensuring users can find the site, navigate through links and pages easily, and quickly access content on the site.

• Edit document libraries by updating the folder names and uploading resources.

• Edit and customize site navigation.

• Change the look of your site by customizing the theme, logo,header layouts, and the look of your site.

• Add or remove pages to this site or the site navigation to accommodate existing content.

• Choose to associate this site with a hub site within your organization, or add this site to an existing hub site navigation if needed.