MC791596 – (Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: New Banner web part (updated title area) in Pages and News (archived)

Product:

SharePoint

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, Updated message, User impact

Links:

386904

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft SharePoint Online is introducing a new Banner web part for Pages and News, allowing users to remove or add multiple banners to a page. Targeted Release begins late June 2024, with General Availability starting early July 2024. The update includes new Banner layouts and affects page templates and title synchronization. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Details:
Updated August 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft SharePoint Online: Improvements to the title area at the top of Pages and News:
Users will be able to remove the title area, which is no longer mandatory on a page.
The title area will be rebranded as a Banner web part with new layouts. Users can add one or more banner(s) to any column of a page, including a full-width section.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 386904.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out late June 2024 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by early July 2024 (previously early June).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High and DoD): We will begin rolling out early July 2024 (previously mid-June) and expect to complete by late August 2024 (previously late July).

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General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2024-05-10

updated:
2024-08-22

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Interface Changes
The introduction of the new Banner web part may confuse users who are accustomed to the previous title area, leading to potential errors in page creation and layout.
   - roles: Content Creators, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-modern-pages-on-a-sharepoint-site-b3d46deb-27a6-4b1e-87b8-df851e503dec#bkmk_customizetitle, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=386904

Content Management
Users may inadvertently remove the title area, which is now optional, leading to pages without clear titles, affecting content discoverability and user navigation.
   - roles: Content Managers, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-modern-pages-on-a-sharepoint-site-b3d46deb-27a6-4b1e-87b8-df851e503dec#bkmk_customizetitle, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=386904

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft SharePoint Online is rolling out a new feature that will allow users to customize the title area at the top of Pages and News more flexibly. Think of this change like updating the front page of a newspaper or a magazine. Previously, every page had to have a title at the top, just like every newspaper has a big headline. Now, users can choose to remove this title area if they want, or they can add multiple banners to make the page look more dynamic, similar to adding multiple headlines or sections to a newspaper.

The new feature, called the Banner web part, offers different layouts, including "Author" and "Fade." Imagine you are designing a magazine cover; you can now choose different styles for your headlines and even place them in various sections of the page. This makes the page more visually appealing and allows for more creative freedom.

This update will start rolling out to targeted users in late June 2024 and will be generally available by early July 2024. Users will notice these changes automatically, and no action is required from administrators. However, it might be a good idea to inform your team about these updates and update any relevant documentation.

When you create a new page using SharePoint templates, you will see the new Banner at the top. If you are editing an existing page or copying an old one, you will have the option to keep or remove the old title area. This is similar to updating an old magazine issue with a new design; you can either keep the old layout or switch to the new one.

One important thing to note is that you must enter a page title in the first banner or on the command bar before you can save or publish the page. This is like making sure your newspaper has a main headline before it goes to print.

Overall, this update aims to give users more flexibility and creativity in designing their SharePoint pages, much like how a newspaper or magazine editor can play around with different layouts and headlines to make the publication more engaging.