SharePoint Pages: Collaboration Gets Revolutionary and Much Finer!

As an experienced SharePoint consultant, I’ve always had one crucial piece of advice for users: “Don’t forget to save or publish the page, or someone else won’t be able to pick up where you left off.” This was often accompanied by the frustrating limitation that you could not collaborate on a page or news item at the same time. But guess what? An exciting change is on the horizon!

Finally, Real Cooperation!

According to the Microsoft Roadmap (ID: 124853), the long-awaited feature for collaborative editing of SharePoint pages and news items is on the way, scheduled for March. This is a gamechanger! Imagine: no more frustrated colleagues discovering that someone worked on a page and then went on vacation for three weeks without publishing the work. No more risk of overlooking important changes and accidentally deleting them.

How Will This Work?

This innovation promises to revolutionize teamwork and document management. Just as you are used to in Word Online, you will soon be able to type in real-time and simultaneously with colleagues on a SharePoint page or news item. You immediately see what others are working on, including their photos, which creates a sense of connection and teamwork. This feature makes collaboration not only more productive, but also much more interactive.

The Impact on Daily Work

The ability to collaborate on SharePoint pages will dramatically change daily work processes. No more lost time waiting on each other, no more confusion over different versions of documents, and no more frustration over work not visible to others. This means a more efficient workflow, fewer errors, and an improved overall user experience.

Preparing for the Update

If you are a SharePoint site owner or (intranet) editor, now is the time to prepare for this change. Start by informing your team about the upcoming features and discuss how to integrate these new tools into your current workflows. This is also an excellent opportunity to review existing processes and see where further efficiencies can be made.

Conclusion: An Exciting Time for SharePoint Users

This update is not just a minor tweak; it is a fundamental change in the way we use SharePoint. As a SharePoint consultant, I am tremendously excited about this development and can’t wait to see it in action myself. This is the time to embrace these technological advances and take collaboration within our organizations to the next level.