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nbell1
Oct 21, 2026Occasional Reader
SharePoint user adds random metadata to files
I have a SharePoint Library where we add procedures and documents. There is relevant metadata included (Owner, modified date, keywords, department, etc.), but for one individual contributor, every ti...
SynthiaHong
Oct 22, 2026Brass Contributor
I’d check the file’s version history and audit logs to see when the metadata changed and which account made the update. It’s also worth reviewing any Power Automate flows or third-party apps that might be modifying the files automatically. That should help narrow down whether it’s a user action or an automated process.