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Sharepoint Library Folder Depth - filename/path limits
I have two questions regarding SharePoint library limits (or best practices?). A couple of years ago we were advised to limit our folder depth in SharePoint libraries to no more than 3 folder/subfolders deep. We were told there wasn't a folder limit specifically, but either there was a limit (or maybe just issues) if the filename/path was too long. As I said it's been at least two years since we were advised this and I didn't know if this was still an issue. 1. We now have a use case where a department is moving several thousand files into a SP Library and the documents are in a nested folder structure that's definitely more than 3 folders deep. There's nothing to prevent them from doing this. What are the potential consequences/issues of this type of a library? 2. And on a related note, is there an update to the recommended limitation of 5000 docs in a library (or is it a limit per folder)? And what are the potential consequences/issues of a library with more than 5000 docs?
Default - "Open Read Only" for Office Files
Looking for a way to set the default behaviour to "open read only" for office files stored in SharePoint I know that you can set this per document (https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/make-a-document-read-only-in-word-5c25909c-46d9-4eb0-9d1f-d072a560e340) but we want that to be the default behaviour for all documents stored in SharePoint. is this possible ???
Sharepoint - Prevent a new version each time a document is read
Hello, i am using Library in sharepoint for managing documentation using version and simultaneous collaboration on Word and Excel file. This is great. However, there is a drawback : each time someone open a document just for read it, a new version is store which is not releated to a real change. I ask users to download file an open it localy when not change is required however, errors happened and it is not easy for everyone to not forget this rule. One solution is to force checkout of the document before change (option in the library of sharepoint). In that way, a box appears at the end of the user operation for asking to checkin the new version. In this way the user will not checkin if nothing changed and prevent error. The drawback is that it prevent simultaneous editing 😞. I am looking for a way to not prevent simultaneous editing but be sure that not new version is created if not change has been made to the document or ask confirmation to the customer when a new version if about to be created in sharepoint. Is it possible ? Using power app ? How ? thank a lot for your help.
Call SharePoint Server Subscription Edition REST API via App Only Authentication
Need to call SharePoint Server Subscription Edition REST API via App Only Authentication and found below article. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/solution-guidance/security-apponly-azureacs can i do this using TokenHelper.cs as suggested in the article? Seems request tires to access ACS because of below settings in TokenHelper.cs and requests timeout since the code is executed from a Server where no access to Azure ACS. private static string GlobalEndPointPrefix = "accounts"; private static string AcsHostUrl = "accesscontrol.windows.net"; Any support on how to do this for On-Prem SharePoint is really appreciated.Save document library as a template option has disappeared
Hi I am the SharePoint administrator, and only a few week ago, I saved a document library as a template (which I have done many times). I went to do this today and the option has disappeared. The custom scripts are enabled, so that is not the issue. Also, in the Site settings under Web Designer Galleries, only two options are now there, where there was a list of options. Has Microsoft made a change recently that would disable these? I have made no changes in our admin centre. I would be very grateful for any advice!SharePoint without Sync (Advice Needed)
Our biggest challenge with SharePoint is how to roll it out to End Users with no SharePoint Experience (many of these users are engineers/site based on slow(ish) internet connections. We have large (+100,000) document libraries with long paths. Sync has been a massive issue, the default behaviour has been to just use File explorer to access files, resulting in sync errors and accidental deletion of files. I am looking for advice on turning OFF sync (in the document library settings) I have concerns about doing this, as there are always times when it is easier to Sync, and this is essentially a global setting (set for all users) Has anyone had any real life use cases/experience of doing this. I cannot think of any alternatives.
InvalidRequest Error for Attachments in Personal Microsoft Lists
Hello Community, I’m experiencing a persistent issue with Microsoft Lists (personal account, accessed via web on Windows 11 using Microsoft Edge). Problem: All attachments in my personal Lists return the following error when clicked: {"error":{"code":"invalidRequest","message":"Invalid request"}} This happens for both my oldest and recently uploaded attachments. This does NOT happen to NEW list items as of today and onwards I verified that attachments were successfully uploaded at the time, but now none are accessible. Age of my uploads stretch from 2023 to this time Environment: Windows 11 (fully updated) Microsoft Edge (latest version) Lists accessed via web (not the app) Personal Microsoft account (not work/school) No recent migration, rename, or permissions changes. Steps Tried: Renamed the list (removed special character “ø” from the name). Uploaded new attachments Checked that both my sub-items are inaccessible (attachment and personal attachment fields used separately from item to item. No double uploads) Checked OneDrive and Recycle Bin — no attachments visible. No access to “Site contents” since this is a personal account. Questions: Is this a known issue with personal Lists attachments? Are attachments stored in a hidden folder in OneDrive/SharePoint for personal accounts? If so, what is the usual path? Is there any way to recover these attachments or fix the invalidRequest error? Impact: I used Lists to manage and store receipts, and now all attachments appear broken. This is critical for my workflow. Any guidance or escalation would be greatly appreciated!
