SharePoint Online is a web-based collaboration tool powered by Microsoft. SharePoint Online enables users to build websites, automate workflows, and communicate while allowing administrators to control access to information.
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Training OpportunityOptional: Continue to the bottom of this guide to view the hour long training video provided by Microsoft. This introductory video covers sharing and managing content, finding information, and collaborating with colleagues. |
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End users and IT professionals can create a SharePoint Online team site to collaborate with team members on projects and share information from any device. A team site is comprised of a group of web pages related to the site, a default file document library, lists for data management, and web parts that can be customized as needed.
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A Team created in Microsoft Teams will automatically create and link a Sharepoint site. Files shared in the Team can be viewed in the linked Sharepoint site. |
Team Sites vs Communication Sites
Team sites should be used instead of a communication site when you intend to work with other team members or other users on a given project. A team site is recommended for department sharing; all team members can upload, edit, and download files.
Communication sites are meant to be used for broadcasting content that is created by a small group of members, to be accessed by a broad (public) audience.
Learn more about communication sites by visiting the Microsoft support site.
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