Chapter 7. Working with Web Parts
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS CHAPTER:
What web parts are
How to add and configure web parts
How to use out-of-the-box web parts
How to create custom web parts
Web parts are elements of a SharePoint page that display data and provide their own functionalities. Web parts are modular, which means that they can individually be added, removed, and even rearranged, in order to customize the way the content is displayed. Web parts are the basic building blocks on SharePoint pages, and one of the best ways in which targeted information can be made available to business users.
When making the decision as to which web parts to add to a page, think about the information on the site that will be the most dynamic, interesting or relevant to the site's users.
USING WEB PARTS
Before delving into descriptions of each out-of-the-box web part, it is important to have an understanding of some web part fundamentals. In this section, you will learn not only how to add a web part to a page but also how to configure or delete it. You will also learn the process for importing and exporting web parts, and even for connecting them to each other.
Adding a Web Part to a Page
Multiple web parts can be added to any SharePoint page, using the new contextual Ribbon interface at the top of the page. Web parts are added to web part zones on the page. Web part zones are predefined areas of a page, which are laid out in a specific manner. Web parts can be moved between zones, hidden within the ...
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