For some reason I'm not able to see the folder tab under New drop down. How do I get it back?

HiK_Williams_20 , Someone has probably turned off the new folder option, within the default documents library of the SharePoint Site backing the Team in question.So presuming you have access: Files Tab > Open In SharePoint > Ensure you are within the context of the Documents Library (you should be) > Click gear icon top right > Library Settings > Advanced Link > turn on new folder However I would question if someone has done this intentionally but just not informed everyone as Folders are seen as a Taboo in the world of SharePoint :). I am not saying where I sit, just saying :). Thanks Henry

Thank you. I followed your suggestions but when I went into settings, the "make new folder" command is already checked yes but still not showing up

Hi K_Williams_20 , Mmmm, that is odd. Had a quick check and I am pretty sure there is no Teams specific setting for it, it just follows suit from the SharePoint configuration.Could you advise the URL of the library please. don't ask. Just do the bit after the site which should prevent you sharing anything sensitive.So for example: Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx Thanks Henry

Hi K_Williams_20 , Just thinking out loud, has anyone been messing with the permissions also, as that could probably do the trick also. Oh and do you have the option to create a Folder when just within SharePoint. I suppose my point here, is that if you can't in SharePoint you will not be able to in Teams, so start there. Thanks Henry

No both the teams and SharePoint are missing it. I feel like I did something to the permissions but not sure what./Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx

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HenryPhillipsNimbitech
Bronze Contributor
Sep 01, 2020
HiK_Williams_20 ,

Someone has probably turned off the new folder option, within the default documents library of the SharePoint Site backing the Team in question.

So presuming you have access:

Files Tab > Open In SharePoint > Ensure you are within the context of the Documents Library (you should be) > Click gear icon top right > Library Settings > Advanced Link > turn on new folder

However I would question if someone has done this intentionally but just not informed everyone as Folders are seen as a Taboo in the world of SharePoint :). I am not saying where I sit, just saying :).

Thanks

Henry
- K_Williams_20
  Copper Contributor
  Sep 01, 2020
  Thank you. I followed your suggestions but when I went into settings, the "make new folder" command is already checked yes but still not showing up
  - HenryPhillipsNimbitech
    Bronze Contributor
    Sep 01, 2020
    Hi K_Williams_20 ,
    
    Just thinking out loud, has anyone been messing with the permissions also, as that could probably do the trick also.
    
    Oh and do you have the option to create a Folder when just within SharePoint. I suppose my point here, is that if you can't in SharePoint you will not be able to in Teams, so start there.
    
    Thanks
    
    Henry

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