Windows® SharePoint® Services 3.0 Inside Out

Using Document Libraries

SharePoint document libraries store the majority of the content in SharePoint—including documents and spreadsheets—and can create, collect, update, and robustly manage files within organizations. A SharePoint document library is similar to a list on which every item must have an attachment. Document libraries also display key information about each file and provide many powerful features including version control; item-level permissions for libraries, documents, and folders; and built-in workflow.

Viewing Document Libraries

To work with a SharePoint document library, click the Documents link in the Quick Launch to display the All Content page for that site. The Document Libraries view will be applied. To view a specific ...