Key Points

• A document workspace is a SharePoint Web site that can be accessed by the team members who contribute to a shared document.

• You can create document workspaces for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio documents in two ways: by e-mailing the file as a shared attachment , or by using the Shared Workspace task pane in the Office application in which the document was created.

• You specify the workspace members who can access the workspace and contribute to the document.

• You can create tasks for completing the document and assign those tasks to yourself or others.

• You can be alerted by e-mail when information in the workspace changes.

• You and your team can discuss the document through an online discussion board in the workspace.

• You can customize the layout, content, and appearance of the document workspace to meet your needs.