Mar 29 2017 06:40 AM
I have a document library that only allows me to add a new word file. I have a feeling this is from when I set up the document library and chose "Word" as the default file type.
Is there a way to change it so it shows all the microsoft products in the dropdown (Excel, OneNote etc.)?
Mar 29 2017 12:11 PM
Yes, the way you have set this up is that the content type has just a word template, so that is the only document type you will be offered.
Assuming you didn't want a template, just a blank document, you can fix it by going to list settings and in "Advanced" you should see the Document Template section has a Template URL input box. If you delete the template link, you should be able to get the full list of documents when you go back to the New link.
Depending on the situation it might be safer and easier to just create a new document library if that's an option.
If you actually want a template then you will need to start adding more templates for the different types, or create more content types.
Mar 29 2017 01:28 PM
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Mar 30 2017 05:44 AM
Thanks for your help!
This is what I see when I go to "Advanced Settings"
Since it is 'greyed out' I can't delete what is there. I don't think this is a permissions issue because I had my full Admin try to change it and she couldn't either.
Mar 30 2017 06:02 AM
Well this is interesting..... if I go to another document library I can actually edit the template file.....
Mar 30 2017 06:36 AM
SolutionMar 30 2017 06:41 AM
That worked!
I guess I should avoid having "Manage Content Types" checked off when creating a new Document Library.
Mar 30 2017 06:43 AM
Jun 29 2017 05:54 AM
Starting to realize that we probably do need to manage our content types.
Just starting to look at content types and they are quite powerful.....
Mar 30 2017 06:36 AM
Solution