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Copying a document to another folder, from the document itself
MaaikeVeen When you click on File option from document itself, you have Save as > Save a copy online option to save the copy of file in any of your SharePoint site or in your OneDrive:
If you need "Add Shorcut" option to have shortcut for the same document (not the copy of document), it is not available inside the document itself. However, it is available in document library where the document is stored:
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- MaaikeVeenMar 12, 2024Copper Contributor
Thanks this is very helpful ganeshsanap
This works perfectly for documents however when it comes to folders the only option appears to be 'add shorcut to onedrive' which doesnt work the same way.
Is there a solution for this?
- ganeshsanapMar 12, 2024MVP
You have Copy to and Move to options using which you can copy or folders:
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- MaaikeVeenJun 12, 2024Copper Contributor
Is Microsoft going to create the ability to 'Add shortcut' for folders as well as documents? This feature is critical for collaboration across different departments in the workplace.
Additionally, the ability to add shortcuts from inside the document & inside the folder itself is also crucial. Google has both of these features.Is there a way to feed this back to Microsoft?
Thanks.