Chapter21.Working with SharePoint Web Parts

Chapter 21. Working with SharePoint Web Parts

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Working with Web Parts

• Understanding Web Part Pages

• Exploring the Portal Web Parts

• Downloading Additional Web Parts

The SharePoint concept cannot be fully defined without taking a close look at the inner workings of SharePoint Web Parts. Web Parts provide visual mechanisms for viewing the data that resides within SharePoint in a structured manner. Without Web Parts, SharePoint would essentially be nothing but a large data repository, with no context into how the data is interrelated. In essence, Web Parts are like the windows into the soul of SharePoint itself. Consequently, it is important to become familiar with the methods of working with Web Parts.

This chapter focuses on explaining SharePoint Web Parts and how to work with them. A description of the default Web Parts is given, and information on downloading, importing, and creating new Web Parts is illustrated.