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force metadata when uploading files
Hello, When I enforce values in a column in a library (in a team site), and then when uploading a file, I am not forced to enter metadata, the file simply shows "Required info" in the column. Is ...
- They did this because so many people would upload documents and ignore this and it would sit check out and no one would fill out metadata anyway.
I personally like the new modern way, and you can easily keep an eye on metadata by making use of the “files needing attention” view to follow up and tag documents that need to be tagged.
If you must use the enforced method then you’ll need to set the document library to classic mode where you can use the old behavior.
mattchowellI suggest using M-Files if this is a real pain point for you. It integrates well with SharePoint as well.
- It will enforce that users select the class of documents the file belongs to
- It will enforce that users enter the metadata associated with the class before the file is saved.
- It also comes with an AI that scans files and automatically suggests information to use in capturing metadata even if the file already existed on SharePoint before purchasing M-Files.
The only way is to use third party product like Shareflex, they combine a list and a library. A list behaves differently compared with a library. In a list you cannot store the item unless the mandatory fields have content. Shareflex uses the list for the metadata and the SP library for the files.
