Mar 28 2021 05:02 AM
Hi,
I noticed, with much disappointment, that when I set a column to "Require that this column contains information" in a document library, and then when uploading a file, I am not forced to enter metadata but the file simply shows "Required info" in the column.
Do you think that using a custom form for uploading file I can in some way drive the upload to force the valorization of the required metadata (e.g. disabling "Save" or "OK" button in the form until the required column does not contain a value)?
Thank you.
Mar 28 2021 05:25 AM
Mar 28 2021 01:22 PM
@Paolone67
A custom form will help enforce entering metadata when that form is used. If files are uploaded through other tools (e.g. OneDrive for Business) the files are still uploaded without metadata.
FYI, there are SharePoint Apps that enable the user to enter metadata (and cater for required fields). see e.g. here
Note that these tools have the same limitation as a custom form, there are ways to by-pass them.
Paul
Mar 29 2021 06:31 AM