How to mark items as favorites in SharePoint
Marking items as favorites in SharePoint allows you to quickly access important documents, libraries, or sites. The process is straightforward and can be completed in just a few steps:
- Navigate to the SharePoint site, document library, or specific item you wish to favorite.
- Look for the "Favorite" icon, typically represented by a star or similar symbol, near the item or in the site navigation bar.
- Click the "Favorite" icon. The item will be added to your list of favorites, making it easily accessible from your SharePoint dashboard or favorites section.
- To remove an item from your favorites, simply click the "Favorite" icon again to unmark it.
Using the favorite functionality helps streamline your workflow by keeping frequently used resources at your fingertips.
Favorite Folders
Where to find your Favorites
- If you favorite a file (or a folder) in a SharePoint library, you will find it under “Favorites” in the left menu when you view your OneDrive for Business via the web.
- If you “Save for Later” on a SharePoint article or News posts it will also be visible on OneDrive Favorites.
Benefits of using favorites for quick access
Utilizing the favorites feature in SharePoint offers several advantages for users seeking efficient access to important resources:
- Reduces time spent searching for frequently used documents, libraries, or sites.
- Enables personalized navigation, allowing users to tailor their SharePoint experience to their workflow.
- Improves productivity by keeping essential content easily accessible from a centralized location.
- Supports better organization, especially when managing multiple projects or collaborating across teams.
- Minimizes the risk of overlooking critical information by keeping it at the forefront of your workspace.
By leveraging favorites, users can streamline daily operations and ensure that key resources are always just a click away.
Also you can Favorite a SharePoint list
Other References:
https://adoption.microsoft.com/files/onedrive/Microsoft-OneDrive-quick-start-guide.pdf
