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Which template should I choose when starting a new SharePoint Site?

Which template should I choose when starting a new SharePoint Site?

The information in this article applies to:

SharePoint 2003
Template Selection

The template of the SharePoint site you choose depends entirely on your needs. For most customers, the Team Site template is sufficient, but you may select the most appropriate one for your needs.

Please note that once you select a template, you cannot change it without starting over.

Here is a summary of the available templates:

TEMPLATES DESCRIPTIONS
Team Site This template creates a site for teams to create, organize, and share information quickly and easily. It includes a Document Library, and basic lists such as Announcements, Events, Contacts, and Quick Links.
Blank Site This template creates a Windows SharePoint Services-enabled Web site with a blank home page. You can use a Windows SharePoint Services-compatible Web page editor to add interactive lists or any other Windows SharePoint Services features.
Document Workspace This template creates a site for colleagues to work together on documents. It provides a document library for storing the primary document and supporting files, a Task list for assigning to-do items, and a Links list for resources related to the document.
Basic Meeting Workspace All the basics to plan, organize and track your meeting. This Meeting Workspace contains the following lists: Objectives, Attendees, Agenda, and Document Library.
Blank Meeting Workspace A blank Meeting Workspace for you to customize based on your requirements.
Decision Meeting Workspace A Meeting Workspace in which to review relevant documents and record decisions. This Meeting Workspace contains the following lists: Objectives, Attendees, Agenda, Document Library, Tasks, and Decisions.
Social Meeting Workspace A planning tool for social occasions, featuring a discussion board and a picture library to post pictures of the event. This Meeting Workspace contains the following lists and Web Parts: Attendees, Directions, Image/Logo, Things To Bring, Discussions, and Picture Library.
Multipage Meeting Workspace All the basics to plan, organize and track your meeting with multiple pages. This Meeting Workspace contains the following lists: Objectives, Attendees and Agenda in addition to two blank pages for you to customize based on your requirements.

January 05, 2005 3:14:04 PM

Article ID: 219, Created On: 6/11/2008, Modified: 6/11/2008