Community Central FAQs

Community Central FAQs

Can I attach a file to a forum post?

Yes, files can be attached to a forum post.

Can I attach a file to a blog post?

No.

Who can close or lock a topic?

Community Central users with the SharePoint Manage Lists permission or above, including Community Central moderators and administrators, can lock a topic. Once a topic is locked, forum users cannot add new posts, edit existing posts, or suggest or verify answers. For more information, see Using Lock Topic and Permissions in Discussion Board Plus.

Can I set alerts for forums like I can for out-of-the-box SharePoint discussion boards?
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Yes, Community Central forums support SharePoint alerts. For even more alert functionality, try Bamboo Alert Plus.

Can I create a blog site without creating a Community Central Home site first?

We don’t recommend it. Some blog site features will not work properly outside of a Community Central site.

Can I create a forum site without creating a Community Central Home site first?

We don’t recommend it. Some forum site features will not work properly outside of a Community Central site.

Can I make a change to List Rollup configuration lists or items?

No, the List Rollup Web Part is configured for system use only.

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