You can extend the functionality of your SharePoint site by adding apps to it. Just like the apps on a mobile device, SharePoint apps are ready-to-use standalone widgets or applications that help address specific business needs.
In this recipe, we will learn how to add an app from the SharePoint Store.
Getting ready
You need to have Full Control access to the site you would like to add the app to.
How to do it...
To add an app from the SharePoint Store, follow these steps:
- Browse to the home page of your site.
- Click New from the page editing menu and then click App, as shown in the following screenshot:
- Doing so will take you to the Apps You Can Add screen of theYour Apps section. Here, you can view a list of the intrinsic SharePoint Apps (usually various kinds of lists and libraries) that you can add to your site. You will also see any apps...