Drupal Tables & SharePoint Updates

Hi site editors!

Web Services recently made updates to Drupal tables and SharePoint for Web Documents. Here’s what you need to know: 

 

Drupal Tables

Summary: Tables are still responsive — the recent change simply improves how tables respond to screen size and assistive technology.

What changed and why

  • Drupal has always supported responsive tables, but behavior was inconsistent. 
  • Tables could create very narrow columns or cut off content on smaller screens or at higher zoom levels. 
  • The updated design ensures tables respond more reliably across devices and for users with accessibility needs. 
  • Testing (including with users who rely on magnification) showed improved usability.

What it means for you

  • Some tables now include arrow buttons to scroll horizontally through columns. See an example table.
  • These buttons may appear only on smaller screens or on larger tables.

  • Continue building and maintaining tables as usual, with one important change: Always leave the “Width” field in Table Properties blank.

    A composite image showing two screengrabs from the Drupal table editor. The first image shows a cursor hovering over the Table Properties button in the table menu. The second image shows the Width field highlighted in the Table Properties.
  • If a table should have scroll arrows but doesn’t, remove any width value or submit a Web Services ticket for help.

 

SharePoint for Web Documents  

Summary: Web documents must be hosted in the appropriate SharePoint for Web Documents, and it is now easier to create shareable links.

What changed and why

  • SharePoint for Web Documents now automatically generates links set to “Anyone with the link can view” — reducing the number of steps it takes to create a proper shareable link.

What it means for you

  • All web documents must be hosted in your site’s SharePoint for Web Documents, not personal OneDrive accounts.  
    • Why? This ensures continuity if staff changes occur and allows Web Services to fix critical issues should they arise.
  • All web document links must be set up so that "Anyone with link can view.” 
    • Shareable links should never allow document editing or reviewing. 
    • Why? This protects the original document from unintended public edits.

Visit our SharePoint for Web Documents webpage for updated step-by-step instructions on uploading, replacing and linking files.
 

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Web Services