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Copper Contributor

Jul 16, 2020

Custom Template in SharePoint

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to add a custom word template in SharePoint Online using the 'Add Template' option. However this new added template is only working for myself and for everyone e...

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Syed_Sohail

Copper Contributor

Jul 21, 2020

I finally found that users need atleast Edit permissions on document library. This contradicted with the control i was using to restrict users create file / folder on the root.

Now my question is, Is there any way i can allow users to work with Templates without giving them additional permissions.

Steven Andrews

Iron Contributor

Jul 21, 2020

Syed_Sohail

I think that the standard library permissions should be sufficient but it may need some testing in your environment.

I'd also suggest reading some of the comments in this blog post on the topic, they may be useful for your deployment.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-sharepoint-blog/announcing-new-file-template-management-for-document-library/ba-p/238374

Syed_Sohail
Copper Contributor
Jul 22, 2020
Steven Andrews could you please explain what is Standard user permissions? I've checked the URL you shared, could not find the required information.