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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.
That sucks hearing this because I like making sure people put in metadata when they upload documents. You really only get once chance to get it from the user and that's the best time to get it...upon uploading.
Also...now I can't run a workflow with the metadata I'm expecting from the user when they upload a document. There's workarounds I use but overall that sucks. I like the old experience which would force the user to add the metadata and basically keep the document checked out.
cbankx Agree, we should at least have an option to force, or allow bypass IMO. And what happens if it's forced and skipped (Save file as draft , or remove/don't upload)