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JinTha
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Oct 23, 2023
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Upload file with metadata from UI at once

Hi All,   Is there a way for user to upload file with metadata at once like SP 2010 ? The issue with modern library view is that users upload the file first and then update metadata values which is...
  • Paul de Jong's avatar
    Oct 23, 2023

    JinTha 

    OOTB this is not possible with the Modern View.

    Apart from the impact on auditing by adding a new version you may also need to cater for the increased storage consumption. A new version will consume your storage quota (even changing the document name results in a new version).

    There are Apps that address this (https://collab365.com/best-document-management-solutions-for-sharepoint/https://collab365.com/best-document-management-solutions-for-sharepoint/) and provide the required functionality: add document + set metadata without creating multiple versions.

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