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Iron Contributor

Jun 15, 2017

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Sharepoint Metadata - New default value is not being used

I changed the default value for a column in a document library but when I create a new file it still defaults to the old default value. Is there something I can do to force it to notice the new defau...

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Reuben
Jun 20, 2017
I contacted Microsoft support and they said:
Also check it in Library Settings > General Settings > Column default value settings.
Click on desired Column name and set Use this default value.

So apparently you need to change the "Default Value" in two places. In the general library settings and in the specific column settings.

Leif Frederiksen

Brass Contributor

Apr 10, 2018

I also see this problem - but with a little twist:

If I use the "New" button to create the document, then I see this problem - the wrong default is used.

However, if I drag a document into the library, the correct default is used. It also respects different defaults on different subfolders.

So as far as I can see, the setup of my system is correct, and the problem is in the logic behind the "New" button.

Is this in accordance with what you guys see?

Regards

Leif

micmor81

Copper Contributor

Jun 10, 2020

Hi Leif, I have exactly the same issue, in SP 2019, did you make it work? As I can notice, when klick on new and the open with program (ex Word) then works, but not working when only create new from browser.