In a recent update, SharePoint Online users are gaining new abilities to craft SharePoint sites and pages directly from an enhanced left navigation pane. This feature simplifies navigation, empowering users to access and manage the sites they’ve interacted with recently with ease.

Availability Timeline

This exciting feature began its global rollout in early March 2025, with a completion target set for late April 2025.

Organizational Impact

With this rollout, users can take full advantage of the left navigation panel to effortlessly filter and locate pages across various SharePoint sites they’ve recently contributed to, enhancing productivity.

Creating New Pages from Specific SharePoint Sites

Seamlessly create new pages without unnecessary navigation by selecting from the Recently edited section on the Start page. Follow these steps:

1. Choose the desired site from under Recently edited.
2. Select one of the six available templates at the top of the screen to create your new page.

Navigating to a SharePoint Site

Accessing your sites is now simpler:

1. Under Recently edited, choose the site you wish to explore.
2. Click on Open site located at the top-right corner of the screen.

Copying an Existing Page in SharePoint Start

Duplicating pages has never been easier:

1. Find the page you want to copy under My pages or My pages on this site in the screen’s center.
2. Hover over the page and click Duplicate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see all SharePoint sites I’ve worked on?
Yes, you can. Simply navigate to View all sites at the bottom of the Recently edited list to view your contributed pages.

Why aren’t some of my SharePoint sites appearing in SharePoint Start?
SharePoint Start shows sites where you’ve performed activities like creation, editing, sharing, or page publishing.

How does SharePoint Start improve page management?
Users can easily access drafts or published pages under My pages or My pages on this site. Actions like Duplicate, Share, or More actions can be quickly executed by hovering over a page.

Additional Actions Explained

• Open: View the selected page in a canvas view.
• Share: Generate a link to collaborate with others.
• Duplicate: Make an exact copy of the current page.
• Manage access: Control who can access the page.
• Delete: Send the page to the recycle bin.

Preparation Steps

The rollout of this update is automatic, requiring no administrative effort prior to its completion. To ensure a smooth transition, consider informing your team and revising any relevant documentation to reflect these changes.