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SharePoint Online 2013 – Promoted links

There is a new app (list) in SharePoint town:

Promoted links

This app is an upgrade to the links list. Let’s take a look at the current link list:

This is very limited, there is no option to decide how the link needs to be opened. I also cannot add a picture to the link. Let’s take a look at the SharePoint 2013 Promoted links app:

Nice! I cad add a background image and configure the Launch Behavior. There are three options:
  1. In page navigation
  2. Dialog
  3. New Tab
Ok, sounds logical but what is Dialog about? Let’s select that option. 
How cool is this? The link opens in a pop-up window! This is such an improvement compared to the current links list. Nice!
The links are displayed in tiles. I wanted to change one of the links but could not see a check box to select the link! There is also no callout menu and by clicking at a tile the link opens (duh!). What now? I finally figured out to change the view 😉 by changing this to All Promoted Links you are able to change the links.

Jasper Oosterveld

My name is Jasper Oosterveld. I am a Microsoft MVP, Data Security & Microsoft 365 Consultant based in the Netherlands. I’ve spent the last decade helping organizations tackle complex challenges around Governance, Adoption and Data Security with Microsoft Purview. My mission? To empower companies to protect their data and streamline collaboration in Microsoft 365, all while keeping governance and adoption at the forefront.

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