Highlighted Content Web part
The Highlighted Content web part in SharePoint Online allows users to display a selection of content from various sources, such as documents or pages, on a SharePoint page. This web part can be configured to show content based on certain criteria, such as content type or recent modification date. It can also be used to display content from different subsites or libraries within a site collection. Users can filter the content by tags and choose to view the content in different layouts like grids or lists.
Highlighted Content web part Layouts
The Highlighted Content web part in SharePoint Online allows users to display the content in different layouts. Some of the possible layouts are:
Grid layout
This layout displays the content in a grid format with multiple rows and columns. Each item is displayed in a tile format with an image and a title.
List layout
This layout displays the content in a list format with one item per row. Each item is displayed with a title; users can choose to show additional fields such as the author, date modified, and more.
Carousel layout
This layout displays the content in a carousel format, allowing users to scroll through the content horizontally. It can be useful to show a set of images or pages.
Tiles layout
This layout displays the content in a tile format similar to the grid layout, but with larger images and more information displayed.
Custom layout
This layout allows users to create a custom layout with different styles, fonts, and colors.
Limitations of highlighted content web part layouts
There are several limitations to the highlighted content web part layout,
Limited customization options
The layout and design of the highlighted content web part is fixed and cannot be customized.
Can only display recent content
The web part can only display the most recent items that match the specified filters.
Limited filtering options
The web part only supports basic filtering options such as content type and keywords.
No support for custom views
The web part does not support custom views or the ability to create custom queries to display content.
Limited to SharePoint
The highlighted content web part is only available in SharePoint and cannot be used on other platforms.
No support for multimedia
The web part does not support multimedia content such as videos or images.
Not responsive
The web part is not responsive and does not adjust its layout when viewed on different devices.
No support for multi-language
The web part does not support multi-language content and will not automatically display content in the appropriate language.