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Off2w0rk
Copper Contributor
Oct 18, 2016
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SharePoint Online - disable check in and check out

Hi all,

 

is it possible to disable check in and check out feature at all?

I have disabled it on document library and also at site collection level, but still have to check out and check in document.

Even with document library that doesnt need to add additional meta data.

 

Thanks!

  • Off2w0rk's avatar
    Off2w0rk
    Oct 19, 2016

    Thanks all,

     

    but as mentioned it was already not enable at both doc library level and top level site settings.

    Seems like the issue was because we had a coloumn( not required) added to the library.

    Once this coloumn was removed no check in/out was required. I find it strange that just adding extra coloumn will cause check in/out to be mandatory.

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  • In my case, the problem was that the Document content type (default) somehow had a required site column associated with it at the library level and, although I was selecting a different content type when uploading, my file would upload as "Checked Out". I removed the offending site column that was associated with the Document content type and that corrected the problem.

    • lacosta25's avatar
      lacosta25
      Copper Contributor

      Having the same issue - tried following your instructions but don't see the Column you mention. Any further advice? Would really appreciate it!

  • Thomas Kupka's avatar
    Thomas Kupka
    Iron Contributor
    Agreed. It's under the library settings > Versioning Settings. At the bottom is a toggle for Require Check Out. Cheers!
    • Off2w0rk's avatar
      Off2w0rk
      Copper Contributor

      Thanks all,

       

      but as mentioned it was already not enable at both doc library level and top level site settings.

      Seems like the issue was because we had a coloumn( not required) added to the library.

      Once this coloumn was removed no check in/out was required. I find it strange that just adding extra coloumn will cause check in/out to be mandatory.

      • Dean_Gross's avatar
        Dean_Gross
        Silver Contributor
        That sounds like something else is wrong. What is the file type? what browsers? what version of Office?

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