SharePoint 2007: The Definitive Guide

Targeting Content Based on Group

There are multiple ways you can ensure that specific groups will receive or be able to view content relevant to their group. You can configure lists, libraries, links, and Web Parts to be viewed differently based on group membership.

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See Chapter 22 for more information about targeting content.

Enabling Audience-Based Targeting in a List or Library

In addition to creating multiple views to filter the content of a list or library, you can enable Audience-Based Content Targeting, which will allow people to see only specific items depending on their group membership:

Figure 12-14. Adding a Group to a Summary Link Web Part

1. On your site, either click the list or library name in Quick Launch or click View All Site Content and then click on the list or library name.

2. On the toolbar, click Settings and then select the appropriate item, such as List Settings or Document Library Settings, as illustrated in Figure 12-15.

3. Under General Settings, click "Audience targeting settings."

4. Check the "Enable audience targeting" checkbox, as in Figure 12-16, and click OK.

5. Back on the Customize page near the top, click the name of the list or library to return there.

6. In the list or library, click the arrow next to the name of an item and select Edit Properties from the list, as in Figure 12-17.

7. In the Target Audiences list, select one or more groups that you want to be part of the ...