SPD 2010 is . Microsoft recommends:
Microsoft SharePoint Designer (SPD) 2010 is a free, professional-grade design and customization tool for SharePoint 2010 sites. Unlike its predecessor (SharePoint Designer 2007) and successor (the now-deprecated SPD 2013), the 2010 version strikes a unique balance: and light-code tooling for developers . It is not a replacement for Visual Studio (full-code solutions) nor a WYSIWYG web design tool like FrontPage. microsoft sharepoint designer 2010
| Area | Limitation | |------|-------------| | | Works only with Internet Explorer 8/9 (not modern Edge/Chrome) for full functionality. | | Workflow runtime | Uses deprecated SharePoint 2010 Workflow Engine (retired by Microsoft in 2020 for cloud). | | Version control | No integration with Git/TFS. Relies on SharePoint’s internal versioning. | | Mobile design | No responsive preview; designs often break on modern mobile devices. | | 64-bit only | Requires 64-bit Office/SharePoint – won’t install on 32-bit systems. | | Publishing infrastructure | Advanced branding features require “SharePoint Server Publishing” feature activated. | SPD 2010 is
: Users could build automated workflows for tasks like IT service ticket management, document approvals, and task assignments without writing code. It is not a replacement for Visual Studio
Aesthetically, SPD 2010 is a time capsule. It sported the "Ribbon" interface introduced in Office 2007/2010. While controversial at the time, the Ribbon was actually necessary because the tool was absurdly complex.