Understanding Field Controls and Web Parts in SharePoint Server 2007 Publishing Sites

Contents

• Introduction to Understanding Field Controls and Web Parts
• Web Parts
• SharePoint Field Controls
• Important Differences Between Field Controls and Web Parts
• Content Editor Web Part vs. Publishing HTML Field Control
• Best Practices: When to Use Field Controls vs. Web Parts in SharePoint Server Publishing Sites

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 publishing sites empower content owners to manage content on a site without involving IT staff in the day-to-day management of the site. Content owners can use one of two tools provided by developers—field controls or Web Parts—to manage content on a page.