Rounded Corners Now Made Easy in ShortPoint

Are you tired of being limited to square designs? Or are you frustrated with adding custom CSS code just to round those corners? Well, good news! We've simplified the whole process by adding a built-in rounded corners feature in ShortPoint. Now you can create beautifully curved designs with just a few clicks!

With our latest update (ShortPoint SPFx version 8.4.2.0) for SharePoint Microsoft 365 and SharePoint 2019, we've added a super simple slider that lets you adjust corner roundness just the way you want it. You'll find this nifty feature available for all your favorite design elements - from Rows and Sections to Buttons and Image Lists. No more complicated coding needed. Upgrade to the latest public release and try it now!

Want to learn more about this exciting new feature? We've put together a comprehensive guide that walks you through everything you need to know. Check out our article Introducing the Roundness Feature: What It Is and How to Use It.

New Section Templates to Mix and Match

This March, we've added a bunch of fresh section templates to help you build amazing intranet pages. These templates come with modern designs and creative ways to showcase your content. Let's take a peek at what's new in our template library:
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• News cards: Organize your content into consistent and visually appealing rectangles. Whether it's news, featured content, lists, or other items, you can use this design to break up the monotonous flow of your page.
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• Knowledge base sections: Got loads of documentation and FAQs? Put them together neatly using our suggested section designs for knowledge bases. These templates combine useful functionalities to make information more accessible to your users.
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• ‍Features: Want to highlight specific content or a series of communication pieces? Transform your page with our new feature section templates. These designs will capture attention and help you achieve your communication goals.
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• ‍Headers and Footers: As the first and last elements users see on your page, headers and footers are crucial components. Engage users immediately with compelling call-to-action content in your header, while providing comprehensive resource links in your footer for easy navigation.
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Explore these new section templates today in our Templates Library, where we've clearly marked all newly added designs. Enjoy!

New Articles:

• Introducing the Roundness Feature: What It Is and How to Use It
• How to Brand Your SharePoint Page Using SharePoint Site Branding
• Creative Custom CSS for the Button Design Element
• How to Add Gradient Effect to the Button Design Element Using Custom CSS

Updated Articles:

• How to Make Rounded Corners for the ShortPoint Slideshows Design Element
• How to Make Rounded Corners for ShortPoint Panel
• How to Make Rounded Corners for ShortPoint Columns
• How to Make Rounded Corners for ShortPoint Button
• How to Customize the Image Design Element in Live Mode
• How to Customize the Panel Design Element in Live Mode
• How to Customize the Button Design Element
• How to Customize the Tabs Design Element
• How to Customize the Background Design Element
• How to Customize the Slideshow Design Element
• How to Customize the Well Design Element
• How to Customize the Image List Design Element in Live Mode
• Getting Started with ShortPoint Theme Builder Part 1

Content is at the heart of every page. After all, users seek it to stay informed and up-to-date. While it should always be relevant and informative, reading it shouldn't feel like a chore—and it certainly doesn't need to look boring.

This is where the Inline Text Editor saves the day! Imagine a text editor that not only offers common formatting options but also provides unique features to transform simple text into interactive content. It’s SUPER convenient, further enhancing how you present text on your SharePoint pages.

Here are 3 awesome ways you can use the Inline Text Editor to bring your content to the next level:
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1. Experiment with Typography
   The Inline Text Editor allows you to explore a wide array of text formatting options—be it Bold, Italics, Underlined, ALL CAPS, or small caps, it has it all. You can play with colors, choose fonts, customize alignment, and even assign headings. It’s as easy as formatting text in a Word document. All you have to do is highlight the text and choose the format you want.
   
   To learn more about the formatting options you can use, check out Text Editor Features.
   
2. Enhance Text with Eye-catching Elements
   Who says that content only needs to be about text? With the Inline Text Editor, you can enhance your writing with images, videos, links, and tables. This adds a whole new way for your users to consume your content, giving them a much more enjoyable experience.
   
   Check out Text Editing Experience in ShortPoint to learn more about it.
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3. ‍Convert Text into Engaging Content
   Did you know that you can convert simple text into interactive elements like buttons, abbreviations, icons, and many more? Well, now you know! This functionality comes from the built-in Inline Design Elements option in the Inline Text Editor. Inline Design Elements allow you to transform ordinary text into engaging, functional components that enhance user interaction.
   
   You can see all available Inline Design Elements and how they function in Introducing ShortPoint Inline Design Elements.
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With these tips in mind, your text is bound to be the highlight of your page. From changing font colors to inserting images or converting text into buttons, the Inline Elements Editor helps you transform basic text into visually appealing content instantly! 

If you want to know more about Inline Text Editor, we’ve created an informative video tutorial on YouTube for you. Make sure to watch it to see all these tips in action.

We are continuing our global journey to introduce ShortPoint's talented team members who work remotely from around the world. Today, we spotlight Nigeria, home to two of our dedicated professionals who will share their unique remote work experiences and cultural insights. Through their stories, we'll discover how they navigate challenges, contribute to our collaborative environment, and bring distinctive West African perspectives to our diverse global organization.

Ifeoluwa Oduse serves as our Senior UI/UX Designer, working from Lagos, Nigeria. He has been embracing remote work since 2020, accumulating nearly 5 years of experience in the virtual workspace. Emmanuel Según-Lean is our Middle Front-End Developer who, until recently, was based in Abuja, Nigeria. After two years of remote work from Nigeria, Emmanuel has recently relocated to Winnipeg, Canada.

Working remotely is "bittersweet" for Ife. He appreciates the flexibility it offers: "I love the flexibility—rolling out of bed in my pajamas, skipping the madness of morning commutes, and being able to work from anywhere. A cute cafe, a quiet spot with a view… even the beach (though I still haven't actually done that, lol).” For Lean, remote work offers valuable flexibility across time zones. "Remote work suits me well because it lets me operate across different time zones. It involves heavy use of Slack, and I can hop on a call with a teammate anytime. It also means I can work from anywhere—all I need is my laptop and an internet connection.”

Both of them, however, recognize the challenges that remote work brings. The biggest challenge, in Lean’s view, is maintaining boundaries: "That constant connectedness creates a sense that I'm always in the office somehow, and that's the biggest downside of remote work. You have to set boundaries, or else I find myself parked at my home desk literally all day. That's fine when I've got a pressing feature to push out, but it's not great for my back!” "It can get lonely. When you're home all day, every day,” says Ife. “It's easy to feel like a recluse and your social life can take a knock. I have some amazing colleagues I'd love to meet in person, but Zoom calls can only do so much."

When faced with these challenges and as motivation wanes, Ife has his solution: "Whenever that happens, I try to switch things up, leave the house, and go work from a spot or something." Beyond his home, he enjoys working from co-working spaces that double as cafes or regular cafes and restaurants. His essential work toolkit when he works outside includes his headset, some good music, and a cup of hot chocolate. He also enjoys "cafe hopping" to discover new, cozy places to work from.

Unlike Ife, Lean primarily works from home: "I can only work at my home, unfortunately. I have tried to work at co-working spaces but I can't have meetings there because everyone else is talking and I haven't tried noise-cancelling headphones." He has experimented with other locations but found challenges: "I have tried to go to a coffee shop but my laptop needs to be connected and she has a loud fan. Besides, I don't want coffee on my laptop." He theorizes that a place that would work is anywhere quiet, like the library.

Asked about their hometowns and recommendations of where to go and what to do, here are Ife and Lean’s responses. Ife proudly describes Lagos as "a mega city in the most populated country in Africa, Nigeria - the Giant of Africa, this means, there's a lot happening per time. Great vibes, home to some of the most resilient and hardworking people in the world, amazing beaches, restaurants and one of the best nightlife experiences in the world - Like they say, Lagos is the city that never sleeps.” His must-visit recommendations include:
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• The beaches for beautiful coastline views‍
  
• Local restaurants to experience authentic Nigerian dishes
  
• Lekki Conservation Center to experience the longest canopy walk in Africa
  
• Nike Art Gallery to appreciate Nigerian art
  

Though Lean now lives in Canada, he shares his perspective on Abuja: "Abuja is a really cool place, lots to see from the hills to the awesome street food like Suya and Kilishi." He particularly recommends experiencing local transportation: "One of the fun ways to get around is in these shared taxis called 'Alongs.' Basically, two people up front, four in the back. You can just flag them down like a regular taxi." He appreciates these shared taxis because "they're cheaper than normal taxis and you can find them all over. Plus, when riding in them you learn your way around and pick up the interesting names for local stops." He does add a practical note: "Just be aware, though, they can get cramped and might not be the cleanest."

Both Ife and Lean have shared important information to keep in mind when visiting Nigeria.

This feature is part of our ongoing series showcasing ShortPoint team members and their work locations worldwide. We hope you've enjoyed these insights as much as our colleagues enjoyed sharing them. Stay tuned for our next location spotlight!

More exciting news is planned for April. Stay tuned! And if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please send us a note. We love to hear from you.

See you next month, ShortPoint hero!