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How to Create a SharePoint Approval Workflow in Microsoft 365
SharePoint approval workflows are one of those topics where the answer to "how do I set one up?" is almost always "it depends." Not because the tools are
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I'm Sean, a Microsoft 365 administrator with nearly 20 years of hands-on experience. I started this site back in the 2010s to share SharePoint tips and fixes, and as SharePoint grew into the full Microsoft 365 platform, the site grew with it. Today it covers Teams, SharePoint, Outlook and Copilot with step-by-step guides and free browser-based tools, all tested in my own environment before I share them.
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Practical guides for Microsoft Copilot across Microsoft 365, including setup, licensing, admin controls, governance, Outlook integration, new AI features, and productivity workflows.
- What Is Work IQ in Copilot? Where the Work/Web Toggle Went
- Managing Microsoft 365 Copilot Connectors: Synced, Federated, and the Admin Controls You Need to Know
- What Is Microsoft Copilot Cowork and How to Enable It
Microsoft Teams tutorials for meetings, transcripts, notifications, screen sharing, custom emojis, language settings, admin controls, collaboration features, and everyday productivity.
- Microsoft Teams AI Policy: How to Control Voice Enrollment, Speaker Attribution, and Copilot Meeting Features
- How to Get a Microsoft Teams Meeting Transcript
- How to Take Control in Microsoft Teams Screen Share
Tips and guides for getting more out of Microsoft Outlook, including email management, notifications, calendar features, Teams integration, Copilot in Outlook, and practical admin/user settings.
- How to Share Your Calendar in Outlook (and Who Sees What)
- How to Create and Manage Rules in Outlook
- How to Add Copilot to Outlook and What Changes When You Have a Copilot License
Guides for SharePoint Online, covering site management, document libraries, user experience changes, permissions, governance, collaboration, and practical Microsoft 365 admin tips.
- SharePoint vs OneDrive: What Is the Difference and Where Should You Save Files?
- How to Fully Delete a File in SharePoint: All Three Deletion Stages Explained
- How to Create a SharePoint Approval Workflow in Microsoft 365
Practical Microsoft 365 guides covering Planner updates, OneNote sync issues, Excel calendars, Clipchamp text-to-speech, Microsoft To Do tips, Copilot in Excel, and cross-app features for everyday productivity.
- Microsoft Planner vs. Microsoft To Do: Which One Should You Use?
- Microsoft 365 Targeted Release: What It Is, How to Enable It, and When to Use It
- What Happened to Planner Task Comments? - Microsoft Planner 2026 Updates
Explore practical automation guides, PowerShell scripts, Microsoft 365 workflows, and tools designed to reduce repetitive work and simplify everyday IT tasks.
- PSHistory: Search and Manage Your PowerShell Command History
- How to Back Up and Restore Outlook Signatures with PowerShell
- Find What Is Using OneDrive Storage with PowerShell
Free Microsoft 365 tools
Free browser-based tools built from real admin work. Nothing to install.
M365 License SKU Lookup
Quickly decode Microsoft 365 license SKUs, GUIDs, product names, and service plans into friendly names. Useful for PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, tenant audits, and license reports.
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M365 Graph Permissions Lookup
Decode Microsoft Graph permission GUIDs, scope names, and Entra role IDs into clear descriptions, permission types, and admin consent requirements.
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Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Tenant Name Check
Before you can create a new Microsoft 365 tenant, you have to pick a name, and that name becomes your
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Microsoft 365 Email Header Analyzer
A free browser-based tool for analyzing Microsoft 365 email headers, tracing message delivery, identifying delays, and reviewing authentication results.
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Microsoft Entra AADSTS Error Code Lookup
A free browser-based tool for identifying Microsoft Entra AADSTS error codes encountered across Microsoft 365, enterprise applications, and authentication logs.
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Microsoft Certification Study Guides, Flashcards and Practice Quizzes
Study for AB-900, AB-730, AB-731, AB-100, AZ-900, AI-900 and SC-900 with flashcards, quizzes, focused lessons and progress tracking.
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