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Hollis255
Copper Contributor
May 11, 2022

Sharepoint Online Search is finding old folder name

Hello - We have users copying folder structures in a document library, then renaming the main folder. However, when we use the search function on the library, it pulls up the newly named folder when we are searching for the previous folder. For instance, I copied a folder called '11881.00' and renamed it to '21-0486'. That was a while ago. Today, I was searching for the folder called '11881.00' and it brought up the new folder ('21-0486').

 

According the the properties in the search list, the Title and Name of the folder are different. But when you look at the details in the regular document list (not within the search), both the Title and the Name are correct.

(current folder title/name - I do not want this folder to come up with I search for '11881.00')

 

(folder that comes up when searching for '11881.00', it shouldn't come up, as the 'Name' is 21-0486 now):

 

I know this is confusing. But just need the search to not look for other 'versions' of the folders / names or cached information. I'm not sure how to explain it better.

 

Thanks, in advance.

~ lahddah

 

 

6 Replies

  • Adin_Calkic's avatar
    Adin_Calkic
    Steel Contributor

    Hi Hollis255 ,

     

    I'm not sure what permissions your user have, but you can change this.

     

    Right click on the folder/file > Details and edit all.

     

     

    • Hollis255's avatar
      Hollis255
      Copper Contributor
      Thank you for your response! I did try this and if I change the 'name' to what it should be, I get the error that the 'destination already exists'. I can't see versioning for folder names, or else I would think I could delete the 'old' name from there.
      • Adin_Calkic's avatar
        Adin_Calkic
        Steel Contributor
        You are welcome. Are you Owner of the site or just a member?

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