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How do I create a custom form for uploading file in a Document Library?
Hi,
I noticed, with much disappointment, that when I set a column to "Require that this column contains information" in a document library, and then when uploading a file, I am not forced to enter metadata but the file simply shows "Required info" in the column.
Maybe using a custom form for uploading file I can in some way drive the upload to force the valorization of the required metadata (e.g. disabling "Save" or "OK" button in the form until the required column does not contain a value).
Do you think I can succeed to create such a form? Is there somewhere an easy tutorial (suitable for a non-developer person) for creating new form for built-in actions such as "upload file"?
Thank you.
2 Replies
Hi Paolone67
A couple of options to consider:
1. You could use PowerApps for a more custom experience. You can find the customise option when you click + New in the list and then the top right of the open right side pane will have the option.
2. Alternatively if this is an internal form to your business, you could use Microsoft Forms which will force users to enter particular data and allows for the uploading of a file, before submission.
When the form is submitted, the flow can upload that data and attachment to the list.
Hope something in there gives you an idea.
Cheers
Damien
- Hi Damien. I'm interested in option #2 (I do not have Power Apps in my subscription level).
Considering I'm not a developer, is there some tutorial or step-by-step instruction I can follow? I could create a form but, after creation, I do not know what to do with it. How do I link to the "Upload" command in my Document Library? How do I actually perform the upload?
Thank you.
