If you\u2019ve ever built or customised a SharePoint site, you\u2019ve likely come across web parts. These are the building blocks that allow you to create dynamic and engaging pages without needing to write any code. In this post, we\u2019ll explore what web parts are, the difference between those based on lists and those added directly to a page, and how you can edit them to enhance your SharePoint experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Web parts are modular components that can be added to SharePoint pages to display content, data, and interactive elements. They allow users to customise their pages by embedding lists, documents, news, videos, and more in an organised way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each web part serves a specific purpose, whether it\u2019s displaying news updates, creating quick links for easy navigation, or embedding dynamic content like videos and documents. Web parts make it easy for users to interact with information in a visually appealing and structured manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not all web parts function the same way. There are two main categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These web parts pull information directly from a SharePoint list or document library and display it on a page. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because these web parts rely on lists, they dynamically update as the list content changes. This makes them great for keeping information current without manual updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These web parts are manually configured and do not pull content from lists. Instead, they are added to pages and customized with static or linked content. Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since these web parts do not rely on lists, they need to be updated manually when changes are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To edit a web part, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can move, resize, and remove web parts to optimise your page layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n