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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...
It used to work the way you are expecting, but it caused SO many problems that they changed it to what we have now. I LOVE metadata, even I understand why they made the change. And now that we're using Teams which won't allow you to enter metadata, it kinda has to be this way.
I wouldn't bother with the custom form because there are too many ways around it. People sync libraries to OneDrive (CAN'T do metadata) or drag/drop multiple files into the library (won't launch the form).
I have changed my recommendations for using libraries with metadata to focus on libraries published by a small group of people who can be educated and will understand the discipline needed to maintain the metadata. Things like reference libraries. I also recommend that these libraries have a dedicated "librarian" who will monitor the "Files that need Attention" view and complete missing metadata.
I wouldn't bother with the custom form because there are too many ways around it. People sync libraries to OneDrive (CAN'T do metadata) or drag/drop multiple files into the library (won't launch the form).
I have changed my recommendations for using libraries with metadata to focus on libraries published by a small group of people who can be educated and will understand the discipline needed to maintain the metadata. Things like reference libraries. I also recommend that these libraries have a dedicated "librarian" who will monitor the "Files that need Attention" view and complete missing metadata.