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Replace All no longer available!
Hi ,
I am trying to copy bulk of files from one folder to another in the same site library. The source has same files names as in the destination. When you using the copy to feature in SharePoint to copy the files I only get replace and keep both for indiduval files interestingly I no longer get replace all as an option to replace everything in one click.
Can you please let me know why Replace All is no longer available as an option ?
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Enable quick edit mode in SharePoint lists/document libraries to replace content in bulk, or force updates using a PowerShell script:
Get-PnPListItem -List Document Library | ForEach { Set-PnPListItem -List Document Library-Identity $_ -Values @{Field Name=New Value} }The "Replace All" functionality has been removed from the SharePoint Online Copy To and Move To dialog. This change is part of a broader UI and behavior update rolled out by Microsoft in recent months. The current behavior now only offers:
- Replace (individual prompt)
- Keep Both
- There is no bulk overwrite option available anymore
I couldn't find any official documentation from Microsoft regarding the removal of the 'Replace All' option in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap.
Workarounds
If you need to copy files in bulk and overwrite existing ones:- Use OneDrive Sync + File Explorer: This may prompt for bulk overwrite depending on your OS.
- Use Power Automate: Automate file copying and overwriting without prompts.
- You can use the SharePoint migration tool and PNP PowerShell Commands
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