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Sharepoint not forcing value input of required metadata
Hi, I noticed, with much disappointment, that when I set a column to "Require that this column contains information" in a document library, and then when uploading a file, I am not forced to ente...
Paolone67
A custom form will help enforce entering metadata when that form is used. If files are uploaded through other tools (e.g. OneDrive for Business) the files are still uploaded without metadata.
FYI, there are SharePoint Apps that enable the user to enter metadata (and cater for required fields). see e.g. https://www.slimapplications.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ExplorerMetadataWindow.png
Note that these tools have the same limitation as a custom form, there are ways to by-pass them.
Paul