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About this Template
Template Features
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Get Started With News Portal 5 in Three Simple Steps
- 1Get started—no code, no card: Tap “Start a Trial,” sign in with Microsoft 365, and connect ShortPoint to SharePoint. Manual download + activation is available.
- 2Insert a Template: Edit the page, add the ShortPoint web part, open Templates Library, and insert News Portal 5 (or any ShortPoint intranet template).
- 3Customize & Publish: Define sections and featured stories, connect your news library, set approvals and scheduling, align branding, and publish your company news hub.
Frequently asked Questions
What’s the typical setup time for this intranet company news template?
Launch fast—often under an hour. Add ShortPoint, pick a template, connect SharePoint sources, check content and branding, then publish. The process is built for speed.
Does this intranet company news template support Microsoft 365 and On-Premise SharePoint?
Yes. Our SharePoint intranet templates operate seamlessly on Microsoft 365 (SharePoint Online) and SharePoint SE. On-Premise SharePoint is supported when used with ShortPoint components.
What design and layout customization options are available?
You can tune branding and structure end to end: set logos, colors, and fonts in Theme Builder, then shape pages with Page Builder using drag-and-drop blocks.
Is mobile responsiveness built into the template?
Yes—optimized for handhelds. Layouts adapt automatically, tap targets meet best practices, and content remains readable without pinching or zooming.
Is it possible to clone this template across multiple sites?
Yes. Start with one master, copy it to new sites, then localize content and audiences. Design stays consistent; each team manages its own updates.
How do we surface real-time content from Teams and other sources?
Use Connect to link Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 sources. Once linked, pages show the latest messages, files, and events with no extra steps.
What features and templates do we unlock on subscription?
A ShortPoint subscription includes all templates and elements, branding tools, Microsoft 365 data connections, new features as they ship, and priority support.
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