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  • ArticlesBrowse articles by Siôn J. Lewis covering Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Azure, solution architecture, automation, development best practices, and digital transformation.
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    • About MeHi, I’m Siôn Lewis. I’ve spent more than 25 years helping organisations solve problems with technology. This page shares a little about my journey, my passion for Microsoft technologies, and why I enjoy sharing knowledge with the wider community.
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  • Enhancing EXIF Data Handling in SharePoint Online: A Solution Guide

    Enhancing EXIF Data Handling in SharePoint Online: A Solution Guide

    In a digital age overflowing with visual content, managing image metadata is crucial. This article delves into the world of SharePoint Online and its handling of EXIF data. Whether you’re content with out-of-the-box (OOTB) functionality or ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into Power Automate, this solution guide will show you how to…

    September 22, 2023
  • What are SharePoint Content Types?

    What are SharePoint Content Types?

    A brief description of SharePoint Content Types.

    September 21, 2023
  • How to create a Power Platform Publishing Profile

    How to create a Power Platform Publishing Profile

    Tutorial on how to create a Publishing Profile for your first Power Platform solution.

    August 6, 2023
  • How to sort an array using Power Automate

    Learn how to sort an array using Power Automate. In this post I share a Power Platform solution containing two example Cloud Flows demonstrating how an array can be sorted. I also briefly explore performance results of running actions in parallel verses serial with some surprising results.

    June 5, 2023
  • How to Add and Remove Accounts from Multi-Select SharePoint Person and Group Fields

    How to Add and Remove Accounts from Multi-Select SharePoint Person and Group Fields

    Learn how to use the SharePoint API and Power Automate to add and remove accounts from multi-select Person and Group fields in SharePoint. Our step-by-step guide includes detailed illustrations and examples, as well as an optional Power Platform solution to help you deploy the solution to your tenant. Improve your SharePoint workflow management today!

    May 17, 2023
  • Navigating Microsoft Power Automate Licensing: Challenges, Considerations, and Compliance

    Navigating Microsoft Power Automate Licensing: Challenges, Considerations, and Compliance

    Navigate the complexities of Microsoft Power Automate licensing with insights on challenges, considerations, and compliance. Learn about potential risks, licensing rules, and best practices for organizations using Power Automate. Get guidance on avoiding license breaches, managing premium connectors, and ensuring compliance with Microsoft licensing requirements. Stay informed and take proactive steps to maintain licensing compliance…

    April 16, 2023
  • SharePoint REST API: How to find the List or Library “__metadata” “type”

    SharePoint REST API: How to find the List or Library “__metadata” “type”

    SharePoint REST API is a powerful tool for updating lists and items in SharePoint, but determining the correct “__metadata” “type” for API calls can be confusing…

    April 15, 2023
  • “The Age of #AI has begun” said Bill Gates

    March 2023 has been an extraordinary month with the launch of GPT-4 on March 14th, closely followed by #Microsoft’s launch of Copilot preview on March 16th, and Bill Gates’ article, “The Age of AI has begun,” on March 21st.

    April 3, 2023
  • Error Handling using a Power Automate Child Flow

    Error Handling using a Power Automate Child Flow

    In the context of an article, I wrote; I was asked if I had intended for the error handling steps to be encapsulated within a ‘Child Flow’. I scratched my head and replied what a good idea!

    April 18, 2022
  • Using SharePoint REST API to GET List properties: ListItemEntityTypeFullName

    Using SharePoint REST API to GET List properties: ListItemEntityTypeFullName

    To find the ListItemEntityTypeFullName property for a SharePoint List, use REST API calls with either the List ID or ListName in the URL. Append “?$select=ListItemEntityTypeFullName” to get the property specifically. For detailed information, consult Microsoft’s guide on working with lists via REST.

    February 9, 2022
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