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Use cases & best practices
Guide to common use cases and best-practice tips for using the Spotlight web part
What are typical use cases for Spotlight?
The Spotlight app helps you surface key messages and calls to action in a clear, engaging way. By drawing attention to what matters most, it supports communication goals, increases visibility for high-priority updates, and guides users toward important next steps. You might use it for:
- Promoting communications campaigns or internal events.
- Highlighting important updates, such as enrollment or policy changes.
- Drawing attention to company news or leadership messages.
- Displaying contextual CTAs for site visitors, such as links to resources or next steps.
Whenever you need to emphasize important information or guide users toward specific actions, the Spotlight app ensures your messages stand out and get noticed.
Where can I see examples?
Explore the Accelerator 365 Look Book - an online gallery of ready-to-use templates showcasing how Spotlight can be used in different SharePoint scenarios. The Look Book helps you preview layouts, explore branding options, and jump-start your own setup with preconfigured templates.