Tutorial on using filters in the SharePoint Online News web part to selectively display articles from chosen news sources like CNN, Bloomberg, etc. to create a customized news experience.
The SharePoint Online News web part displays recent articles from many popular news sources. But seeing too many stories can feel overwhelming. What if you only want news on specific topics from your favorite outlets?
By using the built-in filtering capability in the web part, you can decide exactly which news sources appear. This lets you make SharePoint’s news feed work for you.
Who Can Benefit from News Source Filtering?
Controlling news content by source is helpful for:
- Individuals who want news on defined subjects from trusted outlets.
- Teams who need stories based on their industry from selected publications.
- Organizations aiming to showcase news fitting their brand image and values.
You have the power to create a customized news experience aligned to your interests and preferences.
How to Filter News Content by Source?
Filtering by source is easy to set up. First, edit the News web part on your SharePoint page. Under “News Settings”, select “Filter Sources” to customize displayed news outlets. Pick your desired news sources from the list.
That’s it! Now when you exit edit mode, the web part will exclusively showcase articles from the sources you enabled.
You can return to modify your choices later anytime. SharePoint remembers your customized list of outlets.
Handy Tips for Source Filtering
Keep these tips in mind to master news source filtering:
- Check at least 5-10 sources for good variety.
- Mix national outlets and industry-specific publications.
- Revisit settings periodically to find new sources. New choices are frequently added.
- You must save edits by exiting News web part edit mode to apply filters.
Show Me Reports, Not Regular News!
What if you want in-depth reports and analytical commentary instead of general news? No problem – there is abundant choice.
Here are some of our favorite business and technology analysis sources worth adding:
- Harvard Business Review
- MIT Technology Review
- Fast Company
- Wired
- The Economist
And leading research and advisory firms to consider:
- Forrester
- Gartner
- Deloitte Insights
See a full list of available news and analysis sources to filter
Take Control Through Content Filtering
Filtering news sources allows you to take command of your SharePoint news experience:
- Get news and stories you actually want
- Align content to your tastes, needs, and preferences
- Avoid information overload and distraction
- Mix various national, local and industry publications
- Emphasize high-quality analysis from respected sources
We challenge you to spend 5 minutes filtering sources right now. Transform your news feed, and by extension your mood, focus and productivity throughout the day.
A personalized, filtered news experience is at your fingertips in SharePoint Online.
Tutorial on using filters in the SharePoint Online News web part to selectively display articles from chosen news sources like CNN, Bloomberg, etc. to create a customized news experience.
