Open Files from SharePoint in "Protected" mode by default
Many users have complained about "auto save" as people open a file and start working on it immediately, not realising their changes are being saved. I know that you can use protection in Office, if the author sets it. This is a good option forcing people to "think" before editing My Question Is it possible to set this as the default either for all documents in a specific library and/or for specific users
Sharepoint deleting data and sites
Hello, We have noticed an issue that started about a year ago in which data is being deleted in Sharepoint. When looking at this data in the Recycle bin, it will show it was modified/deleted by specific Users but these user deny ever doing such a thing. It is at the point in which we believe the Sharepoint system itself is actually deleting data possibly due to a bug. It would be odd for the employees tagged in the Modified By field to have deleted it. Our data is backed up so recovering any deleted items isn't the issue. The issue is that we are trying to get Microsoft to investigate. We have submitted tickets through the MS 365 portal but they state they only work on break/fix issues. Any recommendations? I can see searching the internet this issue has come up for many others in the past.
My Content Type instances have duplicate Document IDs (dlcdocid).
Hi, I have a Documents library with Content Types enabled, and with the Document ID service enabled. However new documents do not have a unique ID, but all get assigned the same ID as the content type template. The setup I enabled Document ID service via the Site Collection Features: https://<domain>.sharepoint.com/sites/<sitename>/_layouts/15/ManageFeatures.aspx?Scope=Site I enabled and configured content types. I created a Word template in the SharePoint library, and used Insert > Quick Parts > Document Property to create form fields sync'd with the Library/content type columns (Description, Project, Status). I downloaded the Word template from the same library into my OneDrive sync'd location, and uploaded it to the site collection's Content Types https://<domain>.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/online/AdminHome.aspx?modern=true#/contentTypes and sync'd to the site content types. I created documents in the library using the "New" menu. Later I ask the user or reviewer to update the document frontsheet with the dlcdocid (Insert > Quick Parts > Document ID value, or Insert > Quick Parts > Field... > DocProperty > _dlc_DocId) as well as the SharePoint Version using the policy label method (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5146555/sharepoint-label-to-embed-version-in-word-doc-havi) via Insert > Quick Parts > Document Property > Label. The Problem In the Documents library, new Word files are being re-assigned the original dlcdocid of the template (say DOCUMENT-0123456789-5). Now the "unique" URL shows me a list of multiple files all with DOCUMENT-0123456789-5. This is a read-only field so I cannot edit or delete the IDs. I want to have a Content Type template, with the frontsheet/header/footer fields sync'd with the Library columns, but I also want each document to have a unique ID and version. Help requested Is there a way to fix the template to clear the template ID, and to avoid this issue on future templates? How should I replace the template? Is uploading Template copies to the Content Type bad? Should I instead point to the file URL? Does it matter where the Template file is stored? Are there any ways to reset the ID of the few existing documents with the duplicate value?Issue where SharePoint users see an old unsynchronised Word file
The issue is that users open a Word document from a shared library into the desktop app, only to find that: There's no Autosave feature enabled in the top-right. The document version label we add on the frontsheet shows a very old minor version. I believe also that the file is read-only, and the only option they see is to save a local copy and upload it back to the library; which is not good practice since it's an old version. They report that the issue is resolved after exiting OneDrive, and deleting a Local cache folder. Has anyone experienced this issue and know what to try?SharePoint Document Libraries: New UX, AI Actions & Forms Explained
🚀 New SharePoint Document Library Updates You Need to Know! Microsoft has introduced major improvements to SharePoint document libraries that make collaboration smarter and more efficient: ✅ Refreshed UX – A cleaner, faster interface inspired by OneDrive ✅ AI Actions with Copilot – Summarize documents or ask questions without opening files ✅ Custom Forms – Collect structured data and documents directly in libraries These updates are designed to boost productivity and simplify document management across Microsoft 365. 📅 Rollout is already in progress! 👉 Learn more in my latest video: https://youtu.be/qU0z2Pq8_4k 💬 Which feature are you most excited about? Drop your thoughts below! #SharePoint #Microsoft365 #Copilot #AI #Productivity #DigitalWorkplace
React SPFx web part becomes invisible on random page refresh – Need help diagnosing issue
Hello Everyone, I am facing a random rendering issue with a React SPFx web part (HelloWorld2) on SharePoint Online. The web part becomes invisible on page refresh, and I need help diagnosing the cause. Setup Steps 1. Solution Source Code Here is my source code and steps followed for deployment: https://github.com/JagtapY17/DemoProjects/blob/main/SPOnlineWP.zip Download and extract the SPFx solution Open the solution directory in the command prompt Run the following commands: npm install gulp bundle --ship gulp package-solution --ship Retrieve the generated .sppkg file from: sharepoint/solution/sp-online-wp.sppkg 2. SharePoint Online Deployment Steps performed in SharePoint Online: Created a new Community Site (Department template) Uploaded the .sppkg package into the App Catalog Added the app to the site (Site Contents → Add an app) Added the HelloWorld2 web part to the homepage (placed at the top) Added 8–9 other web parts below it on the page Issue / Question After adding the web part: The HelloWorld2 web part renders inconsistently on page refresh Out of 10 refreshes, 6–7 times the web part does not render at all Other web parts load fine every time No browser console errors appear It seems the web part gets skipped randomly during the page render pipeline I request community members to: Check the provided solution package Review the HelloWorld2 web part code Suggest the possible cause of this intermittent non-rendering issue Any insights or debugging suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! DemoProjects/SPOnlineWP.zip at main · JagtapY17/DemoProjects Projects for Testing . Contribute to JagtapY17/DemoProjects development by creating an account on GitHub.How to create a glossary page in Microsoft Lists [SharePoint]
The new Glossary View in Microsoft Lists comes directly from the community, and Federico Sapia is its author (Thanks for sharing). This view is absolutely easy to implement requires a list with 4 starting columns. In a few clicks you can have a view that allows you to explore and navigate the elements of a list by taking advantage of the letters of the alphabet in the header making it even easier to filter and group. #Teams #SharePoint #Microsoft365 #MPVbuzz #MicrosoftLists #ListsMicrosoft 365 Purview Logs not showing Export List Events
We recently conducted an audit on our system - as we are part of a regulated industry - and had to clarify exactly which user events are captured in the Unified Audit Log. We did the usual confirmations and provided evidence of events where users add, update, delete items in SharePoint Lists and Libraries, however, we were asked specifically if events for exporting List Items to CSV or Excel were captured in the Log. We performed the usual test and waited for the events to appear in Purview, but to our suprise, there was nothing in the Log to indicate a user exporting to CSV or Excel. Can anyone confirm whether Export to CSV or Excel from a SharePoint List should be captured and is reportable in the Audit Log? This seems to be a massive oversight if these events are not auditable?
