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Overview

365BOX Banner Webpart

The Banner web part displays a background image with a title and subline text, typically used as a header for a SharePoint landing page. It offers options for image positioning, shading for better text visibility, and an optional user profile display.

Features

  • Background Image: Show a background image with customizable positioning and shading options.
  • Title and Subline: Add a main title and subline text to the banner.
  • User Profile: Optionally display the current user's profile image with a link to their personal OneDrive or Delve.

Configuration

Adding the Web Part to a Page

  1. Navigate to the page where you want to add the Banner web part.
  2. Click on "Edit" mode.
  3. Click on the "+" Symbol to open the webpart dialog
  4. Select "Banner" from the list.
  5. Configure the web part settings as needed.
  6. Save and publish the page.

Configure the Web Part

  1. Title and Subline: Enter the title and subline text for the banner.
365BOX Banner Text Configuration
  1. Background Image: Upload or select a background image.
  2. Image Positioning: Adjust the positioning of the background image as needed.
  3. Shader: Apply a shader to the background image to enhance text visibility.
365BOX Banner Image Configuration
  1. User Profile: Optionally enable the display of the current user's profile image.
  2. User Profile Link: Optionally activate a link to the user's personal OneDrive or Delve.
365BOX Banner User Profile Configuration

Practical Use Cases

  • Use Case 1: Use the Banner web part as a visually appealing header on a SharePoint landing page, displaying the site title and a welcome message.
  • Use Case 2: Personalize the landing page by showing the current user's profile picture along with a link to their personal OneDrive or Delve.

FAQ

Question 1

Q: What does the Banner web part do?

A: The Banner web part displays a background image with a title and subline text, typically used as a header for a SharePoint landing page. It includes options for image positioning, shading, and an optional user profile display.

Question 2

Q: How do I customize the Banner web part?

A: You can customize the Banner web part by uploading a background image, adjusting its positioning, applying a shader for better text visibility, adding a title and subline, and optionally displaying the current user's profile with a link to their personal OneDrive or Delve.