Learn about how to create a site column.
- [Instructor] We've talked a lot about site columns so far.…Now it's time to create them.…Site columns can contain any of the data types…previously discussed.…However, in this video, we will create two site columns…that are going to become drop down lists.…First, we will create a choice column,…and then we will create a lookup column,…both as site columns in the parent site…to ensure that they're available to both the catering…and the sales department.…First and foremost, and I'm telling you this…from experience, make sure you're in the right place.…
Nothing is more frustrating than going through…and creating a whole bunch of site columns,…and then realizing you were in the wrong spot.…Currently, we're in the event site,…which is the parent site to sales and catering.…To create a site column, we need to get…into the site settings.…So let's click the tools menu.…And then select site contents.…The site settings option is in the upper right hand corner.…To create a site column, let's click the site columns link…
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10/25/2018- Why automate your documents?
- Planning your templates
- Creating a template library
- Working with content types
- Setting up the template library
- Building document libraries
- Creating and customizing document sets
- Adding a document to a library
Skill Level Advanced
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Introduction
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1. Templates
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Planning your templates2m 4s
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Where to create a template2m 10s
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Creating a template library1m 22s
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Uploading your templates1m 24s
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2. Working with Site Columns
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What is a column?2m 34s
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What is a site column?3m 11s
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Planning your site columns2m 36s
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Creating a lookup list1m 22s
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Creating a site column5m 14s
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Editing a site column4m 6s
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3. Working with Content Types
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What is a content type?4m 9s
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Creating a content type4m 38s
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Editing a content type1m 23s
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4. Setting Up the Template Library
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5. Building Your Document Libraries
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Creating a library1m 3s
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6. Working with Document Sets
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What is a document set?1m 20s
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Creating a document set2m 40s
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Customizing a document set5m 50s
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7. Adding Documents to a Library
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 25s
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