Mastering SharePoint: Essential Direct Links for Seamless Navigation and Management

SharePoint is a powerful collaboration and document management platform, but navigating through its extensive menus can sometimes be time-consuming. Direct links can significantly streamline your workflow, enabling quick access to frequently used actions. Below, we've compiled a list of essential SharePoint direct links to enhance your productivity. Feel free to customize and expand this list to suit your specific needs.

Direct Links for Common SharePoint Actions

1. Create a Page Using a Template

Creating a new page using a template can save time and ensure consistency across your SharePoint site. Use the following direct link to create a page from a template:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/CreatePageFromTemplate.aspx?promotedState=1"

2. Create a Page Using News Post Blank

For creating a blank news post, this direct link will take you straight to the creation page:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/CreateSitePage.aspx?promotedstate=1"

3. Add a New Item to a List

To add a new item to a specific list, use the following format. Replace LIST_NAME with the actual name of your list:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/Lists/LIST_NAME/NewForm.aspx"

4. View an Item in a List

To view a specific item in a list, replace LIST_NAME and ITEM_ID with the respective names and IDs:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/Lists/LIST_NAME/DispForm.aspx?ID=ITEM_ID"

5. Edit an Item in a List

Editing an existing item is also straightforward. Use the following link format:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/Lists/LIST_NAME/EditForm.aspx?ID=ITEM_ID"

6. Access Site Contents

Quickly access the site contents page to manage lists, libraries, and other site assets:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/viewlsts.aspx"

7. Open Site Settings

For site administrators, the site settings page is frequently used. This direct link takes you there immediately:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/settings.aspx"

8. Create a New Document Library

To create a new document library directly, use the following link:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/new.aspx?FeatureId={00bfea71-e717-4e80-aa17-d0c71b360101}&ListTemplate=101"

9. Create a New Custom List

Similarly, for creating a new custom list:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/new.aspx?FeatureId={00bfea71-de22-43b2-a848-c05709900100}&ListTemplate=100"

10. Access Recycle Bin

To quickly access the recycle bin and recover deleted items:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/Recyclebin.aspx"

11. Create a News Link

To create a news link directly, use the following link format:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/CreateNewsLink.aspx?promotedState=2"

12. Manage Site Permissions

Quickly access the permissions management page to adjust user permissions:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/user.aspx"

13. Create a Task List

To create a new task list directly, use the following link:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/new.aspx?FeatureId={00bfea71-a83e-497e-9ba0-7a5c597d0107}&ListTemplate=107"

14. View Site Usage Data

Access site usage analytics to monitor site traffic and user engagement:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/siteanalytics.aspx"

15. Manage Site Apps

Quickly navigate to the page where you can manage and add apps to your site:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/appstore.aspx"

16. Access the Term Store Management Tool

If you're working with managed metadata, this link takes you to the term store management tool:

props.context.pageContext.web.absoluteUrl + "/_layouts/15/termstoremanager.aspx"

Note

• promotedState=0: Use this for standard site pages.
• promotedState=1: Use this for news posts.
• promotedState=2: Use this for news links, which link to external content.

Tips for Using Direct Links

• Bookmark Frequently Used Links: Save these links as bookmarks in your browser for one-click access.
• Customize for Your Environment: Replace placeholders like LIST_NAME and ITEM_ID with actual values from your SharePoint site.
• Share with Team Members: Distribute these links to your team to help them navigate SharePoint more efficiently.

By integrating these direct links into your daily SharePoint activities, you can significantly reduce the time spent navigating through menus and improve your overall efficiency. Whether you're creating new pages, managing lists, or accessing site settings, these shortcuts will help you make the most out of SharePoint's capabilities.

If you have more suggestions or additional direct links that you've found useful, feel free to share them. Happy SharePointing!