SharePoint Create Content Types

Content types are used for a variety of purposes. Creating a content type is also very straightforward.

1. Click the website operation--site settings.

2. Click on the site content type, click Create.

3. Name Beginning_sharepoint_ppt, Description: Template for PPT decks. You can also create a new taxonomy by selecting the parent content type (document content type and document). Click OK.

4. Click Advanced Settings to upload a specific template for the content type or to provide a link to the uploaded document. Upload to the document library, then add the URL, click OK.

5. Create a new document at this time, or navigate to the existing document associated with the custom template.

6. Navigate to the document library click the Library settings.

7. Click on the Advanced settings and click Allow to manage content types.

8. Click OK.

9. On the Advanced Settings page, click Add link from existing site content type to add your content type.