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SharePoint folder "modified" date not accurate
Hi, the date in the system column "modified" for folders is not accurate. Although new files are created within the folder or modified, the folders modified date does not change. Which events trigg...
SharePoint is a database which is different from a file explorer - which is the structure most are used to. Databases use metadata, tags, filters and views to optimize the search of data, as opposed to file directory where we use the modified date to if any file/data is modified. SharePoint can be a learning curve however the Search button is a good start! If you know the file name, keyword or if you use metadata, you can search by typing in "Search this Library" and it will pull your file for you. File directories are structural and knowing where your file is stored is always the key in navigating the directory; but since SharePoint is a database you are using a search engine capabilities and features to locate your file/data. Migrating from local server to cloud will be a new experience but its meant to streamline your work!
Except that the search feature does not work either. I can enter the name of a file that I know exists, or even copy the name, paste it into the search box, and SharePoint will tell me that the file does not exist.
