Using Alerts

Alerts enable you to receive e-mail notification when information in lists or libraries is changed. Several criteria can be set before an alert is sent:

  • Someone else changes a document

  • Someone else changes a document created by you

  • Someone else changes a document last modified by you

Alerts can be sent to users as soon as one of the previously mentioned criteria is met, or users can choose to receive a daily or weekly summary of the alerts. Users can also specify the time they would like to receive their weekly summary, which can be helpful for those with unusual working hours or limited connectivity.

There have been several alert improvements that make it easier to stay up to date on updates and changes within the SharePoint environment. ...

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