Exploring the Portal Web Parts

Right out of the box, SharePoint Portal Server contains a number of Web Parts that are available for addition to a portal area. These Web Parts are as follows:

  • Area Contents— Shows the contents of subareas.

  • Area Details— Displays specific information about a certain area, such as contact information and description.

  • Contacts— Displays the address book information for the area, including information such as phone number, office location, and any other information entered into Contacts.

  • Content Editor— A useful Web Part that allows for formatted text, tables, and images to be easily added to a page. This can be a useful type of Web Part because you can cut and paste from documents with rich text, images, and links ...

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