Try ShortPoint nowTo design a SharePoint page with ShortPoint, you first need to add the ShortPoint web part to the page. This article shows you three ways to do it. Pick whichever one feels easiest to you. They all give you the same result.
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Prerequisites
- ShortPoint is installed on your SharePoint environment.
- You must be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
- You have permission to edit the SharePoint page you want to work on.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Follow the steps below to add the ShortPoint web part to your page:
Step 1: Edit your SharePoint page
Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit in the top-right corner.
Step 2: Add the ShortPoint web part
Choose one of the three options below:
Option 1: Using the Toolbox
When you click Edit, the SharePoint Toolbox opens on the right side of the page.
- Use the search bar to look for ShortPoint.
- Select ShortPoint from the search results and drag it onto the page.
Option 2: Using a Full-width Section
- Click the X icon to close the Toolbox.
- Hover over the top of the page and click + Section to add a new section.
- Select Full-width section
- From the list of web parts in the full-width column, choose ShortPoint.
Option 3: Using the Gray Plus Icon
- Click the X icon to close the Toolbox, just like in Option 2.
- Hover over the page section until you see a gray plus icon with the tooltip "Add a new web part in column one", then click it.
- Use the search bar to look for ShortPoint, then select it.
Step 3: Start Designing
Whichever option you used, you now have the ShortPoint web part on your page. You'll see the message "You've entered ShortPoint Page Builder" at the top of the page, and you can start designing. There are three ways to get started:
A: Using AI Designer
Simply describe the page you want to have and let AI Designer do the heavy work for you. See What is AI Designer for more information.
B: Starting From Scratch
Have a specific design in mind? Simply select a layout and add in Design Elements as you go. Go to ShortPoint Basics: How to Insert a Design Element for more details.
C: Using the Templates Library
Let our design experts help you out! Build out your page using professionally-designed templates. For more information, go to ShortPoint Templates Library: Complete Guide to Using Pre-Built SharePoint Page Designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which option should I use?
Any of them. All three options add the same ShortPoint web part. Option 1 is quickest if the Toolbox is already open. Option 2 is handy when you want ShortPoint to fill the full width of the page. Option 3 is useful when you want to add ShortPoint to an existing section.
Why can't I see the Edit button on my SharePoint page?
You need permission to edit the page. If the Edit button is missing, ask your SharePoint site owner or admin to give you edit access.
I don't see ShortPoint in the list of web parts. What should I do?
Try typing ShortPoint in the search bar. If it still doesn't appear, make sure ShortPoint is installed and available on your SharePoint site. Contact your SharePoint admin or reach out to ShortPoint Support if you need help.
Do I need to add the ShortPoint web part every time I edit the page?
No. Once the ShortPoint web part is on the page, it stays there. Next time, just edit the page and open ShortPoint Page Builder from the existing web part.
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