1.4. Modifying a Site Once you have created your own SharePoint site, you can modify it through its Site Settings page. The modifications you can make will depend on your permissions on the site. For example, if you are assigned to the web developer group, you will be able to make many different modifications. However, if you are assigned to the reader group, you won't be able to make any changes. For more information on permissions, see Chapter 4. To modify a site, select the Site Settings link on the top menu bar of the site page, as shown in Figure 1-9. Figure 1-9. A Site Settings page 
The following options are available under the Customization section:
- Change site title and description
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To change the title and description of a site:
Select "Change site title and description." Enter the title of the site in the Title text box and the description of the site in the Description text box. Click OK.
- Apply theme to site
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Themes are special color packages that can drastically change the look and feel of a site. Themes are discussed in more detail in the Section 1.6. To apply a theme to a site:
Select "Apply theme to site." Select a theme from the theme list box. Click the Apply button.
- Modify site content
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To modify the content of a site:
Select "Modify site content." The screen shows all the lists, document libraries, discussion boards, and surveys that are available. From this screen, you can customize any of these Web Parts or create a new content item. Click on an existing content item to modify the item. Click "Create new content" to be brought to the Create Page section.
- Customize home page
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In design mode, you can modify the Web Parts on the site home page, including their appearance and layout. Any changes made here will be applied for all users.
Select "Customize home page," which will take you to the site home page in design mode. In order to change the home page for your personal view, see the Section 1.6.1 later in this chapter.
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