Customizing WSU mySite (SharePoint 2003)
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| This page has not been reviewed for accuracy with SharePoint 2007, it reflects SharePoint 2003 information. |
Users of WSU mySite are able to configure and customize aspects of their page. This guide covers some of the basic options
About your WSU mySite Public and Private Pages
Your WSU mySite in initially created with two pages, called Private and Public . [Microsoft refers to these as private and public "views".]
- Your Private page is for your eyes only, its URL is https://mysite.wsu.edu/mysite
- Your Public page can be seen by anybody with a WSU login, but not anyone on the Internet. Its URL is made with your WSU Network ID https://mysite.wsu.edu/personal/<your NID> You manage your Public page by managing the permissions of links and files you want others to see.
Learn more about Using your Public and Private WSU mySite pages.
How to Create More Resources in your WSU mySite
Your WSU mySite comes with three lists: Private Documents, Public Documents, and My Pictures. You can store files in any of these lists (think of them like folders). You can make more lists for storing files. See Creating and Using Lists and Libraries for more information.
Your WSU mySite also comes with two pages, called Public and Private. You can create more pages, either private ones for yourself, or public ones (remember, "public" means anyone with a WSU Network ID login, not the whole world). See the Tutorial Creating and Using Web Part Pages for more information.
Storing and Sharing Documents in your WSU mySite
There are two libraries in your WSU mySite where you can store documents, and one especially for pictures. One document library is private for you, the other is public. Learn more at Managing Documents in WSU mySites. You can create more libraries for your documents, and you can set permissions on those libraries to limit who sees them, see Creating and Using Lists and Libraries.
How to Create your own RSS reader
Many sources of news and other information headlines are available by RSS (What is RSS?). You can put RSS readers on your mySite and other mySite sub-pages. Learn more about Creating RSS Readers.
How to Add Web Parts to your WSU mySite
In addition to the parts you first see in your Private WSU mySite, you can add more parts, rearrange them, and delete them. For more information see Managing Web Parts on your Page.
How to Create and Use Workspace Sites
There are special pages, called Workspace Sites, that you create and then allow others at WSU to collaborate with you. Workspace sites can have documents, discussions, surveys, and web parts. To learn more about WorkSpace Sites, refer to the tutorial Creating and Using Workspace Sites.
How to use "Modify my page"
Add new features and functions on your private page. In the upper right of your Private page is a link Modify My Page that you can use to add and rearrange webparts on your page. You can find more information at Modify My Page. For an example webpart, see the tutorial Configuring Your Connect! Calendar In MySites.
How to use My Quick Links
Quick links are link bookmarks that you can access from any computer. You can also share important bookmarks with others via your Public page. Learn more at Creating and Using Quick Links in your WSU mySite.
How to use Alerts From Other WSU mySites
Alerts are ways to keep up to date on changes in other people's WSU mySites and in your WSU myClass sites. You can get alerts by email, and you can also see a summary of these alerts on your WSU mySite. Learn more at Managing Alerts in WSU mySite and myClass.
How to Keep and Share Portfolios in mySite
WSU provides three Flexible Templates that you can use to add useful Workspaces sites to your WSU mySite. A portfolio goes beyond a resume, its a place to feature pieces of your work (an essay, a project, or a piece of art) that provides evidence for your ability. Artists, architects, and other professionals keep portfolios to showcase their work. The WSU Junior Writing Portfolio is one example of a portfolio. Learn more about portfolios at WSU.
How to change colors in your WSU mySite
Changing the Theme on your WSU mySite will change the colors and some graphics on your Private and Public pages. Choose Site Settings on the toolbar, just below the banner. In the next screen, under Customization, choose Apply theme to site and pick from the list of options. This will apply to all pages in your WSU mySite.
How to Remove the "Customize Your Site" Web Part
To remove the Customize Your Site, follow the same directions as for removing the Appropriate Use Statement. You can continue to access this page from the WSU Help link in the upper right of your mySite Private page.
Extreme Customization of WSU mySites
In addition to managing pre-installed web parts to your page, you can get new web parts and upload them into your WSU mySite. For more information, see Finding and Uploading Web Parts.
Related Tutorials
- Configuring Your Connect! Calendar In MySites
- Managing Webparts in your mySite
- Using Your Mac with SharePoint