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services, simple approval processes for file contribution, automatic dialog
boxes for contributing portal search, versioning so that users can track the
evolution of a piece of content, and access control for managing viewing
privileges of different content items.
Productivity components allow users to view, create, convert, and edit basic
documents, spreadsheets, and presentation files from the portal interface.
Therefore, they can execute ad-hoc business processes from the same place
they access their applications, search for information, and collaborate with
other employees and partners. The productivity components are integrated
with the document management feature so that files can ...