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FusePoint List Placeholder Documentation

Overview

Type: Extension

Placeholder

The FusePoint List View Text Placeholder extension allows SharePoint users to manage text placeholders within list views. It offers an efficient way to improve content structure, ensure visual consistency, and communicate expected values or instructions directly in the list interface.


Features

  • Customizable Text Placeholders – Easily define and modify placeholder text to guide content entry.
  • Seamless Integration – Functions smoothly within SharePoint Online without additional setup.
  • Dynamic Content Handling – Updates placeholder content in real-time based on configuration.
  • License Validation – Ensures secure and authorized usage via license key validation.
  • User Notifications – Provides feedback for successful updates, license checks, or configuration issues.

How to Use

Enabling the Extension

  1. Navigate to Site Settings in SharePoint.
  2. Deploy the FusePoint List View Text Placeholder extension.
  3. Activate it for the desired site collection.

Managing Text Placeholders

  • Adding a New Placeholder:
    1. Access the extension’s settings panel.
    2. Input your desired placeholder text.
    3. Save changes to apply it to your list view.
  • Updating Existing Placeholders:
    • Edit the current text directly from the settings panel.
    • Save changes to instantly update across the site.

Customizing Placeholder Settings

Admins can configure:

  • Placeholder Text – Define default or context-specific messages.
  • Visibility Settings – Determine when and where placeholders appear (e.g., on empty cells only).
  • Notification Preferences – Enable or disable alert messages for updates or issues.

Notifications and Alerts

  • Success Confirmation – Displays when settings are saved successfully.
  • License Validation – Notifies admins if the license key is missing or invalid.
  • Configuration Errors – Alerts the user if there are storage or permission-related issues.

Benefits

  • Enhances List Organization – Provides clarity and structure across SharePoint list views.
  • Improves User Experience – Users know what to enter or expect in each field.
  • Customizable for Various Use Cases – Easily adapted to different types of lists or departments.
  • Quick Deployment – Lightweight and easy to manage without extensive configuration.

Conclusion

The FusePoint List View Text Placeholder extension offers SharePoint administrators and users a simple, effective way to manage dynamic placeholder text across list views. It improves usability, maintains consistency, and adds value to everyday SharePoint use without complexity.

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