SharePoint (Modern Sites) - Set your navigation on your site Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to set the navigation on your site using Microsoft 365. The video covers the features of site navigation, such as the Quick Launch menu and top link bar, which make it easier for users to find information on your site.
As the site owner, you have edit permissions to customize the navigation.
The video demonstrates how to create new links or headings, customize the top link bar, and organize your links.
This will help you configure the best possible navigation for your site, improving user experience and SEO visibility.

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Objectifs :

This tutorial aims to guide users on how to set up journal vacation on their SharePoint site, focusing on site navigation features and customization options for better accessibility and organization of information.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Site Navigation
In this tutorial, we will explore how to set up journal vacation on your SharePoint site. Effective site navigation is crucial for users to easily find the information they need, such as subsites, pages, and library lists. The quick launch menu on the left side and the top link bar above your site name are essential features that enhance user experience.
Understanding Permissions
As the site owner, you typically have edit permissions on your site. However, depending on your SharePoint version and configuration, you may not see the edit links button on the top link bar or the bottom of the Quick Launch menu. In such cases, you can access site content and settings to make necessary adjustments.
Accessing Site Settings
To customize your site navigation, navigate to 'Site Content' and then click on 'Site Settings.' Here, you will find the 'Quick Launch' option under the 'Look and Feel' section. This is where you can manage your navigation links.
Creating Navigation Links
Before creating a new link, consider whether you want it under an existing title or as a new dedicated title. You can choose to create a 'New Navigation Link' or a 'New Heading.' The process is similar for both options. For a new navigation link, you will need to enter the web address and select a heading, such as 'Pages.' If you opt for a new heading, you only need to provide the title.
Finalizing Navigation Links
Once you have entered the URL and optional description for your new navigation link, click 'OK.' Be aware that your link may appear below the chosen title in the Quick Launch menu. This organization helps users navigate your site more effectively.
Customizing the Top Link Bar
To customize the top link bar, return to 'Site Settings' and click on 'Top Link Bar.' Here, you can manage links on the parent site, change their order, or create new ones. For instance, you might want to display links to subsites and pages in the top link bar while reserving the Quick Launch menu for lists and applications.
Conclusion
After following these steps, you will have the necessary tools to configure and optimize your SharePoint site's navigation. This will enhance user experience and ensure that information is easily accessible.

FAQ :

What is SharePoint used for?

SharePoint is used for collaboration, document management, and storage. It allows teams to work together on projects, share files, and manage content efficiently.

How do I add a new link to the Quick Launch menu in SharePoint?

To add a new link, go to Site Settings, find the Quick Launch option, and click on 'New Navigation Link'. Enter the URL and select a heading, then click OK.

What are the differences between the Quick Launch menu and the top link bar?

The Quick Launch menu is located on the left side of the site and is typically used for lists and applications, while the top link bar is at the top of the site and is used for important links and subsites.

Can I customize the order of links in SharePoint?

Yes, you can customize the order of links in both the Quick Launch menu and the top link bar by accessing the respective settings and rearranging the links as needed.

What should I consider before creating a new navigation link?

Before creating a new navigation link, consider whether you want it to appear under an existing title or as a new heading, as this will determine how you set it up.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Organizing Project Resources

A project manager can use SharePoint to create a dedicated site for a project, adding links to relevant documents, timelines, and team members' contact information in the Quick Launch menu for easy access.

Streamlining Team Collaboration

A team leader can set up a SharePoint site with a top link bar that includes links to various subsites for different departments, ensuring that team members can quickly navigate to the resources they need.

Improving Information Accessibility

An administrator can enhance site navigation by adding new links to the Quick Launch menu, making it easier for users to find important documents and lists, thus improving overall site usability.

Creating a Knowledge Base

A company can utilize SharePoint to build a knowledge base by organizing articles and resources into subsites, with links in the top link bar for quick navigation, facilitating better information sharing among employees.

Managing Site Permissions

A site owner can manage edit permissions in SharePoint to control who can add or modify links in the navigation menus, ensuring that only authorized personnel can make changes to the site structure.

Glossaire :

SharePoint

A web-based collaboration platform developed by Microsoft that integrates with Microsoft Office. It is used for storing, organizing, sharing, and accessing information from any device.

Quick Launch menu

A navigation feature in SharePoint that appears on the left side of the site, providing easy access to subsites, pages, libraries, and lists.

Top link bar

A navigation feature located at the top of a SharePoint site that allows users to access important links and subsites.

Edit permissions

The rights granted to a user that allow them to modify content and settings within a SharePoint site.

Site settings

A section in SharePoint where site owners can configure various aspects of their site, including navigation, permissions, and appearance.

Navigation link

A hyperlink added to the Quick Launch menu or top link bar that directs users to a specific page or resource within the SharePoint site.

Subsite

A site that is created under a parent site in SharePoint, allowing for organized content management and navigation.

URL

Uniform Resource Locator, a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it.

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Welcome back in this tutorial we will see how

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you can set journal vacation on your site.

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Site navigation features include

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the quick Launch menu on the left

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side of the site and the top link

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bar above your SharePoint site name.

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These features make it easier for users of

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your site to find the information they want.

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Subsites, Pages, library lists, etc.

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Facilitating access to your site's

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information is therefore a key

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element of your site success.

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As the site owner you have

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edit permissions on your site.

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Depending on your SharePoint

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version and configuration,

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you might not have the edit links button

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to the right of your top link bar and

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at the bottom of the Quick Launch menu.

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This is the case for us.

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So in this case we will go to site content.

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Then we will click on site settings.

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And then we will find the quick

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launch option on the look and feel.

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Before creating a new link,

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ask yourself the following questions.

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Do you want to see your link

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under an assistant title?

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Or do you prefer to have a new

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dedicated title for that link?

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Depending on your answer,

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you can either click on new

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navigation link or new heading.

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I will show you both.

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The procedure is identical.

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In the new navigation link.

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The only difference would be you

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need to type the web address so

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we're going to call it VCAT project.

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You can type a description if you want to.

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But then you have to select a heading.

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If it's home notebook document.

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Pages or site content,

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let's put it with pages.

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With only the new heading as you can see,

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you only need to put the information after.

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I will continue with the new navigation link,

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so once I have selected the URL once

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that I have typed the description

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or not, I can just click on OK.

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You may find that your link is

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well below the chosen title on your

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quick Launch menu. Now let's look

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at customizing the top link bar.

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So you go back to settings, site settings.

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And then click top link bar.

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So we go on site content.

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Site settings.

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Top link bar. You can now use

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the links on the parent side.

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Change the order of your links

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or create new ones. To do this,

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you click on new navigation link.

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And then proceed as it was done before.

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For example, we could display links to our

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subsites and pages from the top link bar,

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while we would use the Quick Launch menu

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only for our lists and applications.

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If we go back home.

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You can find the link and now you have

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all the keys in hand to configurate

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or set the best possible navigation.

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