Try ShortPoint nowThis article will demonstrate how to present the News in your SharePoint page as a slideshow.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- YouTube Tutorial
- Step-by-step Tutorial
- BONUS: Create Beautiful and Dynamic Slideshows Using ShortPoint
YouTube Tutorial
Watch the YouTube tutorial below for a detailed guide on how to create a Slideshow using the News on your page:
Step-by-step Tutorial
Follow the detailed steps below:
Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Page
Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit:
Close the Toolbox:
Step 2: Insert the News Web Part
Click the plus icon to add a web part:
Use the search bar to look for News and select it:
Step 3: Edit and Customize the News Web Part
Click the Edit Properties icon:
Select a News Source. You can use any news source you prefer, but for this guide, we will use the news from other sites:
Then, scroll down and choose the Carousel layout to create a slideshow:
(Optional) Enable Automatically cycle news to make the slideshow play on its own:
Step 4: Publish
Once satisfied, close the News web part settings:
Finally, Publish the page:
BONUS: Create Beautiful and Dynamic Slideshows Using ShortPoint
While SharePoint offers basic slideshow functionality, its design options are limited. ShortPoint enhances this with its Slideshow Design Element, providing more creative possibilities.
With ShortPoint, you can choose from ready-made templates to create your slideshow:
To top it off, it has a wide array of design options that you can use to enhance the look of your slideshow further:
TIPYou can learn more about Slideshow and all its stylistic options in How to Customize the Slideshow Design Element.
And to make things even better, you can also connect the Slideshow to news on your SharePoint page, removing the need to manually edit the slideshow every time you want to make changes to its content:
TIPYou can learn more about connecting news posts in SharePoint to Design Elements by checking out How to Connect ShortPoint Elements with Your Site News.
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