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force metadata when uploading files
Hello, When I enforce values in a column in a library (in a team site), and then when uploading a file, I am not forced to enter metadata, the file simply shows "Required info" in the column. Is ...
- They did this because so many people would upload documents and ignore this and it would sit check out and no one would fill out metadata anyway.
I personally like the new modern way, and you can easily keep an eye on metadata by making use of the “files needing attention” view to follow up and tag documents that need to be tagged.
If you must use the enforced method then you’ll need to set the document library to classic mode where you can use the old behavior.
They did this because so many people would upload documents and ignore this and it would sit check out and no one would fill out metadata anyway.
I personally like the new modern way, and you can easily keep an eye on metadata by making use of the “files needing attention” view to follow up and tag documents that need to be tagged.
If you must use the enforced method then you’ll need to set the document library to classic mode where you can use the old behavior.
I personally like the new modern way, and you can easily keep an eye on metadata by making use of the “files needing attention” view to follow up and tag documents that need to be tagged.
If you must use the enforced method then you’ll need to set the document library to classic mode where you can use the old behavior.
What is the point of making a metadata field required if it is not required...in this context, it really means, "we'd like this value, but you don't need to include it." Words have meanings.