Chapter 13. The Content Editor Web Part

There are two powerful tools for programmatically interacting with a SharePoint page: the Content Editor Web Part (CEWP) and the Web Part Page Services Component (WPSC). You'll tackle them in this chapter and the next.

The Content Editor Web Part is basically a box into which you can place the content of your choice. A simple concept, yet it's a key that unlocks a vast and powerful world to the knowledgeable designer and developer. This chapter explores:

  • The basics of the Content Editor Web Part.

  • Embedding client-side script on a SharePoint Page.

  • SharePoint tools for client-side scripts.

  • Tips to make using the CEWP easier.

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