I've just begun to use IE8 and I've run into some issues. I had a co-worker say to me,"Not all new things are good". That's true, but someone needed to be the first to fly J. It's time to embrace new software and technology. Not in a haphazard way, lets start testing sooner…writing policies sooner. At its best, it is truly there to make our lives easier. So lets begin…
Θ The first problem I ran into is that the DataSheet view didn't work well on initial install. Example there's a drag feature that allows you to duplicate cells or have them automatically increment. This does not work with IE8 or in the compatibility view that allows you to simulate IE7.
Θ Another problem I call the Something's missing here… A good example is at: http://iphonetoolbox.com/wallpaper/squirrel/ If you view this site as IE8 when you rollover the images on the right you'll see a popup of the image. But if you hit the compatibility tool you'll see the rollovers as they were meant. With a Iphone skin on it.
So how do you know what you're missing? You're guess is as good as mine.
Fix for both problems:
After a little searching on the Web, I was able to find a solution to the Data Sheet View Problems. Installing 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b444bf18-79ea-46c6-8a81-9db49b4ab6e5&displaylang=en
Proceed with caution if you decide to go this route.
In my honest opinion, IE8 is just like any new software. There's gonna be bumps in the road. So far I like it.
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More on IE8 from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/features/enhanced-navigation.aspx
Browser Support: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc263526.aspx
Monday, May 18, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Publishing and Synchronizing Excel 2007 Tables to SharePoint Lists
Excel 2003 had a feature that allowed you to synchronize with a SharePoint list. For some odd reason it was left out of Excel 2007. Lauren Clear, Lauren, a co-worker, happened to come across the following add-in for Excel. It allows you to publish an Excel spreadsheet to SharePoint and synchronize the changes.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb462636(office.11).aspx
Figure 1 Image of "Publish and allow Sync" button on the Design tab
I'm interested in your experiences with this add-on, feel free to comment.
Thank you Lauren.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb462636(office.11).aspx
Figure 1 Image of "Publish and allow Sync" button on the Design tab
I'm interested in your experiences with this add-on, feel free to comment.
Thank you Lauren.
When going for training…
I'm back from a SharePoint Designer class. The class was pretty "OK", but could have been better. Thanks to the course material, I did learn that SD is a very powerful tool when used for good. J I have three suggestions when considering training.
Make sure the class is a guaranteed class
The last thing you want is to wait a month for a class and then it gets canceled. You could have gone somewhere else in the interim
Check into the instructor
Have they taught the class before? What qualifies them to teach the class? I once went to a class where the instructor had never seen the product before and was going to spend the class time walking through the course material.
Shop around
There are many training vendors out on the market today and on occasion they're using the same course material. If one vendor has the class for a lower price, but you'd prefer to go to another vendor…ask them if they'll match the price.
Training money is hard to come by in this economy. Make the best of it.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Consider Widgets on your landing page in SharePoint...
Something I don't see a lot of in SharePoint is Widgets. Consider Using widgets on your pages for dynamic up to date information. This can be done by copying the script into a Content Editor Webpart.
One Resource: http://www.hhs.gov/web/library/index.html#HHSWidgets
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
One Resource: http://www.hhs.gov/web/library/index.html#HHSWidgets
HHS 2009 Flu Info Widget
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
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