React SPFx web part becomes invisible on random page refresh – Need help diagnosing issue
Hello Everyone, I am facing a random rendering issue with a React SPFx web part (HelloWorld2) on SharePoint Online. The web part becomes invisible on page refresh, and I need help diagnosing the cause. Setup Steps 1. Solution Source Code Here is my source code and steps followed for deployment: https://github.com/JagtapY17/DemoProjects/blob/main/SPOnlineWP.zip Download and extract the SPFx solution Open the solution directory in the command prompt Run the following commands: npm install gulp bundle --ship gulp package-solution --ship Retrieve the generated .sppkg file from: sharepoint/solution/sp-online-wp.sppkg 2. SharePoint Online Deployment Steps performed in SharePoint Online: Created a new Community Site (Department template) Uploaded the .sppkg package into the App Catalog Added the app to the site (Site Contents → Add an app) Added the HelloWorld2 web part to the homepage (placed at the top) Added 8–9 other web parts below it on the page Issue / Question After adding the web part: The HelloWorld2 web part renders inconsistently on page refresh Out of 10 refreshes, 6–7 times the web part does not render at all Other web parts load fine every time No browser console errors appear It seems the web part gets skipped randomly during the page render pipeline I request community members to: Check the provided solution package Review the HelloWorld2 web part code Suggest the possible cause of this intermittent non-rendering issue Any insights or debugging suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! DemoProjects/SPOnlineWP.zip at main · JagtapY17/DemoProjects Projects for Testing . Contribute to JagtapY17/DemoProjects development by creating an account on GitHub.How to create a glossary page in Microsoft Lists [SharePoint]
The new Glossary View in Microsoft Lists comes directly from the community, and Federico Sapia is its author (Thanks for sharing). This view is absolutely easy to implement requires a list with 4 starting columns. In a few clicks you can have a view that allows you to explore and navigate the elements of a list by taking advantage of the letters of the alphabet in the header making it even easier to filter and group. #Teams #SharePoint #Microsoft365 #MPVbuzz #MicrosoftLists #Lists
Microsoft 365 Purview Logs not showing Export List Events
We recently conducted an audit on our system - as we are part of a regulated industry - and had to clarify exactly which user events are captured in the Unified Audit Log. We did the usual confirmations and provided evidence of events where users add, update, delete items in SharePoint Lists and Libraries, however, we were asked specifically if events for exporting List Items to CSV or Excel were captured in the Log. We performed the usual test and waited for the events to appear in Purview, but to our suprise, there was nothing in the Log to indicate a user exporting to CSV or Excel. Can anyone confirm whether Export to CSV or Excel from a SharePoint List should be captured and is reportable in the Audit Log? This seems to be a massive oversight if these events are not auditable?Download and Access Issues for External Users with SharePoint “Anyone” link sharing option.
Hi All, We are looking for help resolving a recurring issue with file sharing in SharePoint. All files and folders we share with external customers use the “Anyone” sharing link option (Anyone with the link can access). Despite this, we regularly face these problems: Customers can view files but cannot always download them from the browser (for example, using the "Create a Copy”, “Download a Copy" or "Save as" option in the PowerPoint files). Sometimes, sharing the parent folder (containing the file) link allows the external user to download, even though the file link itself does not. The problem is intermittent and not linked to settings or policies—sometimes everything works, sometimes it does not, even when we generate new links. No restrictive site, library, or organizational policies are applied; “Block download” is not set and full link access is confirmed. Using a private/incognito tab sometimes enables the link to work when it otherwise fails in a normal browser session, but not always. We want to understand why this happens and whether there is an underlying issue, known bug, or additional configuration we should review that could make “Anyone” links unpredictable for downloads with external users. Has anyone else experienced similar issues? If so, how did you resolve it, or are you still searching for answers? We’d really appreciate hearing your experiences and suggestions! Thank you for your advice and support!Top 5 reasons to attend ESPC25
We are so excited! Don’t miss out on ESPC25, Europe’s premier Microsoft 365 and AI community conference, in Dublin, Ireland. You’ll learn about Microsoft’s product roadmap, gain skills that will help you lead in the era of AI, build connections with a global community of Microsoft experts and enthusiasts—and have fun doing it! Join us for 120+ sessions and plenty of in-person learning and networking opportunities in a city known for its history, culture, and innovation. ESPC25 | Dublin, Ireland | December 1–4, 2025 | aka.ms/ESPC2025 Want the low-down on what you can look forward to? Here are five reasons you’ll want to attend: Learn about AI and the future of work. Dive into the latest advancements in AI, get updates on new features across Microsoft 365 Copilot, and explore how agents can help you scale your team like never before. Connect with Microsoft experts and product makers. There’s nothing like learning directly from the people who build the tools you use every day—especially in today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape. With new advancements rolling out at lightning speed, this is your chance to stay ahead of the curve. Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot can supercharge your workflow. Microsoft 365 Copilot has been a game-changer for professionals across all functions and lines of business. Whether you’re new to Copilot or a seasoned user, you’ll walk away knowing how to make it work even harder for you. Gain tangible skills you can use immediately. From hands-on demos to technical sessions across Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, you’ll gain practical insights and solutions that can make an immediate impact on your work—no matter your role or function. Network with a global community of professionals. It’s not just about the tech—it’s about the people who use it. ESPC brings together professionals from all over the world who are eager to share experiences, ideas, and best practices. Connect with peers, make lasting professional relationships, and learn from others in your field. Learn more about ESPC25 What: ESPC25 community event with 120+ sessions When: December 1–4, 2025 Where: Dublin, Ireland, The Convention Centre Dublin Cost: €1795 + VAT: Four days (includes full-day tutorial on December 1 and three conference days, December 2–4) €1650 + VAT: Three days (sessions only) €1295 + VAT: Two days (sessions only) Please use this Microsoft Community discount code: ESPC25COMM (€200 off) Registration page: aka.ms/espcregisternow For those interested in being considered for our Executive Experience Track please be sure to check the box when registering. (limited capacity). Our full event guide will land the first week of November. Can't wait to say hello in Ireland! Heather Cook
CSOM: My “one query to rule them all” plan backfired — got “Request uses too many resources” 😅
Hey folks, So I’ve been playing around with CSOM (Client-Side Object Model), feeling fancy about making one super-efficient query that loads everything I need at once. Something like this: clientContext.Load( clientContext.Web, w => w.SiteUsers.Include(...), w => w.Lists.Include(...), w => w.SiteGroups.Include(...) ); Basically, my thought was: “Why make multiple calls when I can just get everything in one go?” But CSOM had other plans. Instead of being impressed, it hit me with the dreaded: "Request uses too many resources." Even when I tried to be nice and limit the properties, it still said “Nope.” 🙃 So now I’m wondering: Is it actually more efficient (and safer) to create a new ClientContext for each object I want to query (like Web, SiteUsers, Lists, etc.)? Or am I just thinking about this the wrong way and missing some batching trick? Would love to hear how others handle this — or if there’s a secret sauce to making CSOM not freak out when you ask for too much.
SharePoint Missing Authentication for _vti_bin
The issue with the vti_bin folder is that it is accessible without authentication. However, the remediation measures outlined below are not technically feasible for SharePoint Online (O365). I found few remediations for this issue which are as follows: Configuration Options: Administrators can configure authentication for _vti_bin through various methods, such as: Enabling anonymous access:This allows anyone to access the site and its resources, including _vti_bin URLs, without logging in. Restricting access in Web.config:The Web.config file can be modified to deny access to anonymous users for specific _vti_bin paths. Using the ViewFormPagesLockDown feature:This feature can help restrict access to certain SharePoint resources, including those within _vti_bin The below links are for reference: https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/uploadfile/Roji.Joy/how-to-secure-external-anonymous-access-to-sharepoint-2010-sites/#:~:text=Even%20when%20lockdown%20mode%20is, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/fabdulwahab/security-protecting-sharepoint-server-applications https://sharepoint.stackexchange.com/questions/167264/restricting-access-to-contents-in-vti-bin-for-both-authenticated-as-well-as-a I would like to verify whether the provided fixes are applicable to O365 SharePoint. If they are not, could you please advise on alternative solutions that can be implemented to mitigate this issue?Stock images -- insert or change not working
We are a GCC cloud client. Starting Tuesday, we are no longer able to add images or change images while accessing from the Stock Images option. When we click stock images, the app sits and spins and then throws an error "Your search didn't match any content. Please try another term". Does matter what the term is, it doesn't resolve. Prior to this, when clicking stock images, the window would open with images where we could then filter, etc. Now nothing will show not matter what. I am a SharePoint admin, we have also tried with Site owners and on different browsers with cache cleared. We did submit a ticket with MS, but response has been slow. Anyone else experiencing this?
Best practices to work on files between Teams
Hi, I am working on the migration of my on-premises data to SharePoint online. My teams are set up, each team corresponds to a M365 group: HR, Accounting, Management, Employment Service, etc. Each employee will be part of one or more teams. Each team has a document library, and only team members will have access to the document library. The question is as follows: what is the best practice for working on files betwwen Teams? Example: the HR team has a folder in its document library named Recruitment. The assistant managers are not part of the HR team but need access to a subfolder of this Recruitment folder. I see 3 options: i break the inheritance in the document library and set specific rights for the assistant managers. I share the subfolder using a direct link, SharePoint sharing function. I create a second document library for the human resources team where all the files that will be shared with the other teams will be located For options 1 and 2, the "business logic" for the HR team is respected, meaning that all files in the Recruitment folder are located in the same place. However, I have no visibility on shared folders. At a minimum, we can play with folder colors to quickly identify shared folders, but at the scale of the organization, this seems risky to me. For option 3, the visibility of shared folders with the other Teams is quick and easy, but the files in the Recruitment folder are then found in 2 document libraries, which is not intuitive for the HR team. Could you please tell me what the good practices are? Are there any other options?SharePoint Online List: Filtered List View Not Refreshing After Change
Before recently, any time a change was made to a list row column that a view filter was based on, the items in view would automatically refresh to show the changes. Now the list view doesn't update unless the user refreshes the page in their browser. This is a consistent issue across all lists in the tenant. Our organization has SharePoint lists with a 'Status' column that impacts what items are shown in a view and its hurting productivity when these views aren't updating with new items unless the page is manually refreshed. Is there a new setting that is impacting the ability for filtered views to auto-refresh?
