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Microsoft offers a SharePoint quick start guide, video training, and help and learning.
Have a question or want to talk about SharePoint with others at Cornell? Visit the Microsoft SharePoint Users Community in Cornell Microsoft Viva Engage.
Create a New SharePoint Site
Not sure if SharePoint is right for you? Start by creating a team in Microsoft Teams for your group. If Microsoft Teams leaves you wanting more, every team has a SharePoint Teams site associated with it where you can use more advanced features if you need them. Find out how to get to the SharePoint site for your team.
Create a new Communication or Team site using Microsoft's guide.
Deciding Whether You Need a SharePoint Team Site or Communication Site
Generally, when creating a SharePoint site:
- A team site is used when most or all members contribute content. It's where collaborative work gets done.
- A communication site is used when you want a large audience to view news or content about your project or group.
For more information, see Microsoft's comparison of team and communication sites.
Using a SharePoint Site as a Hub Site
You can tie multiple sites together using a hub site, which can create a shared experience across related sites. Usually, a communication site is used as a hub site to share information about other related sites.
If you need a SharePoint hub site, please fill out a support request form.
Microsoft provides more information about hub sites.
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