Update 2nd June 2022. Microsoft: “Based on learnings from our early rings, we have made the decision to make additional changes before we proceed with the rollout. The create command in the app bar will be temporarily removed to address some stability issues with the Office document creation”.
Do you like the recent improvements to the SharePoint app bar? Good, there’s more on the way!
TL;DR: Resources in the SharePoint app bar are expanding to include the ability to create sites, files, and lists as an action. Due early to mid-May 2022 for most of us, but already available for many. Removed and on hold.
Details:
This new feature will allow you to create sites, files, and lists from within the SharePoint app bar. You will be able to select the Create command (the plus sign) on the app bar and then select an option from SharePoint sites, Microsoft Lists, or Office files (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote). As you create each of the different assets included in the panel, you will launch the create experience for each format.
- Note: The new create command cannot be disabled or customised. However, if your organisation has previously disabled self-service site creation, the option to create a site will not appear on the create panel
- Site creation will launch the SharePoint site creation panel in the site you are in; if you are in a hub, the site will be associated with this hub when created
- List creation will open in a new tab and take you to the create experience in Microsoft Lists
- Office files will create the document in your OneDrive site until you save to a different location
Availability:Due early to mid-May 2022 for most of us, but already available for many. Removed and on hold.
Related Links:
Introduction to the SharePoint app bar.
Check status:
Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 82160.
MC350768
