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How to List All Your Direct Reports in Your SharePoint Site

NOTEThis feature will be released in version 8.6.0.0 for SharePoint Online and is not currently available.

Want to see who's on your team? The Microsoft Graph API connection has you covered! It's really simple to pull up a list of everyone you manage. Just use the "My Direct Reports" use case and follow along with the quick tutorial below.


sample connection


NOTEThe people shown in the list will vary depending on the person viewing the page.

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Prerequisites

  • You must have ShortPoint SPFx version 8.6.0.0 or later installed in your SharePoint environment.
  • You must be a ShortPoint Designer with an active license.
  • You must have the Microsoft Graph API connection enabled. Go to How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections to learn how.
  • You must authorize the necessary permissions (User.Read.All) in the API access page. To check, go to your SharePoint Admin Center > Advanced > API access.
  • You must have the Design Element you want to use to connect on your SharePoint page. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.).

Step-by-step Tutorial

Follow the steps below to get started:


Step 1: Edit the ShortPoint Web Part

Go to the SharePoint page you want to use and click Edit:


Edit


Close the Toolbox:


close icon


Select the ShortPoint web part and click the Edit Properties icon:


Edit properties icon


Step 2: Switch to Grid Mode


NOTEShortPoint Connect is currently only available in Grid Mode.


Click the Switch to Grid Mode icon:


Switch to Grid Mode icon


Step 3: Edit the Design Element


NOTEYou can use any Design Element you want. For best results, we recommend using Design Elements that allow listing of multiple items (e.g. Icon List, Image List, Simple List, etc.). For this guide, we’ll use Icon List.


Click the cogwheel icon of the Design Element you’ll use:


cogwheel icon


Step 4: Connect to Microsoft Graph API

Go to the Connect tab:


Connect tab


Select Microsoft Graph API:


NOTEYou need to enable the Microsoft Graph API connection before using it. Learn more about it in How to Enable Microsoft Graph Integration for MS Graph API Connections.

Microsoft Graph API


Step 5: Use the My Direct Reports Use Case

Search for My Direct Reports and select it:


My Direct Reports


Then, click Run Query:


Run Query


Click Connect:


Connect


Step 6: Map Items

Go to the Items tab:


Items tab


Delete default content:


delete default content


Use the link icon to map the properties you want to be displayed:


link icon


You can map any property you want. In our case, we used the following properties:

  1. #displayName in the Title field - shows the name of the employee as the titles.
  2. #jobTitle in the Subtitle field - shows the work title as the subtitle.
  3. #mail in the Description field - shows the email address as the description.


sample mapped properties


(Optional) If you’re using an Icon List, add an Icon:


choose an icon


NOTECheck out ShortPoint Connect: Basic Tutorial to learn more about mapping properties.

Step 7: Save

Click Preview to see how the Design Element will look:


Preview


Click Update to apply your changes:


Update


Select the eye icon to see your page in real time:


eye icon


Once satisfied, click Save:


Save


Congratulations! You can now check all your direct reports on your SharePoint page.


sample connection


TIPHave lots of direct reports? The Search & Filter Toolbar can help you! With it, your site viewers can find the person they’re looking for in seconds. Simply go to Getting Started: The Basics of the Search & Filter Toolbar to see how it works.

Search & Filter Toolbar

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