Set a column as Required so files can’t be saved without the right metadata

by | Jul 18, 2026 | Document Libraries, Wiki | 0 comments

Go to Library settings → Columns → click the column name → set Require that this column contains information to Yes → OK. Users uploading or editing files will be prompted to fill in the value before SharePoint lets them save — good for enforcing Department or Project tagging across a team.

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