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Feature request: Now that Explorer View is back in Edge for SPO, can we get that for Server too?
I'm a bit late to the game – I just found out that Edge v93+ re-introduced the previously IE/Active X-only feature Explorer View/https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/sharepoint-view-in-edge for SharePoint Online back in Nov 2021.
Microsoft, could we please get this in Edge for SharePoint Server too? There are many corporate customers who would be very happy!
Thank you for considering it. 😃
This feature is not on the Edge roadmap (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=Microsoft%20Edge%2CIn%20development%2CRolling%20out) and may take quite some time before it is available assuming Microsoft accepts the request. "Do not hold your breath"
In the interim period you may want to look at alternatives (see https://directory.collab365.com/office365-sharepoint/best-document-management-tools-for-sharepoint/ and some are browser-based https://directory.collab365.com/listing/slim-companion-explorer/).
Not sure which on-premise SharePoint version you use. If you use SharePoint 2016 or earlier you may want to look at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/install-previous-sync-app
If you have SharePoint 2019 you may want to look at the OneDrive for Business client.
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Green_Arrow I will suggest you to create a new idea/feedback for this on SharePoint feedback portal.
Other users can vote & support your idea on this portal.
Related read: SharePoint Online: View in File Explorer available in Microsoft Edge
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Done, thanks a lot for the tip!
Feature request: Now that Explorer View is back in Edge for SPO, can we get that for Server too?
https://feedbackportal.microsoft.com/feedback/idea/9061bd5b-d417-ed11-a81b-6045bd7d68aeGreen_Arrow Voted on the feedback/idea!
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