Knowledge

What’s New and Improved for End Users in SharePoint SE

1) Modern, improved search experience

• Centralized search bar with easier filters (All / Files / Sites / News, plus time-based filters)

• List items appear in search results (not just files and pages)

• Thumbnails for common file types (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, images) to quickly identify content

• Optional custom search tabs (verticals) such as Policies, Forms, or Projects (where enabled)

2) Easier and faster work in document libraries

• Bulk check-out and check-in for multiple files at once

• Bulk download of multiple files and folders as a ZIP

• Improved visual browsing with additional layout options, including image-friendly layouts

3) Better editing experience for modern pages

• Improved page and web-part editing experience

• Better toolbar placement and improved table handling

• Easier image pasting and formatting for modern web parts

4) More interactive lists and libraries on pages

• Modern list and library web parts are no longer mostly read-only

• Ability to create, upload, edit, rename, and delete items directly from pages (based on permissions)

5) Improved modern support for Document Sets

• Better usability for Document Sets in the modern library experience

• Easier management of grouped, related documents

6) Easier creation of Office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Create new Office files directly from document libraries

• Files can open automatically in desktop Office apps if browser-based editing is not enabled

7) Accessibility improvements

• Ongoing accessibility enhancements across the modern experience

• Better support for keyboard navigation, screen readers, and usability standards

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What’s Deprecated in SharePoint SE

1) SharePoint 2010 workflows

• SharePoint 2010 workflows are deprecated and will be phased out over time

• Common use cases include:

  • Document approvals (start / approve / reject)

  • Routing items to specific people or teams

  • Creating tasks and sending notifications

  • Automatically updating fields or status values

• End-user impact: You may not notice immediate changes, but business-critical workflows should be identified and modernized to avoid future disruption

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