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Can there be two folders with the same name in public folders in O365?
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Hi,
Now it is possible to create a folder with the same name in public folders in O365 via Outlook.
That's all right, please ?
Note: This is not possible via Exchange admin center.
Outlook version:
Microsoft® Outlook® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2403 Build 16.0.17425.20176) 64-bit
Outlook Windows Classic Outlook for Windows For business
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SokiGuo-MSFT 31,526 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff2024-04-16T05:25:01.7166667+00:00 Hi @SC
Welcome to our forum!
What is your account type (POP/IMAP/Exchange)?
How did you create these two public folders?
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SC 236 Reputation points
2024-04-16T06:39:13.63+00:00 It is Exchange account type.
Repro steps:
- Right-click the public folder,
- select "New Folder" from the content menu,
- enter a name By repeating the same steps, it is possible to create multiple folders with the same name.
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SokiGuo-MSFT 31,526 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2024-04-18T07:59:45.4633333+00:00 Hi @SC
Thanks for your reply!
Are you creating under the same path?
According to my test, I can only create folders with the same name in different paths.
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SC 236 Reputation points
2024-04-18T13:40:47.5366667+00:00 Yes, I created folders under the same path.
Directly under "All Public Folders".
You can see it in my image above.
Thank you.
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SokiGuo-MSFT 31,526 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2024-04-23T02:06:55.2633333+00:00 Hi
Based on my research and testing, there is no reproduction of your issue. When I create a folder with the same name in the same path, I will get the following message.
Make sure that Outlook client are latest updated. You may try to online repair Office application program to check this issue. For your reference: Repair an Office application
Please try using Outlook in safe mode and disable all add-ins to troubleshoot this issue.
Moreover, you can use the Office 365 Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) tool that can diagnose and fix the Outlook problems.
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SC 236 Reputation points
2024-04-23T15:25:53.7133333+00:00 I updated Outlook to the following version:
Microsoft® Outlook® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2404 Build 16.0.17531.20004) 64-bit
I'm not the only one on the team who can reproduce this issue.
Can you try these steps:
- Select More Apps from left pane in Outlook
- Select Folders in App pane
- Right-click the public folder,
- select New Folder from the content menu,
- enter a name
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SokiGuo-MSFT 31,526 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
2024-04-25T08:53:52.4666667+00:00 Hi @SC
None of my tests in different versions of Outlook client reproduce your issue. And there is no reference to the official documentation about the possibility of creating the same public folder name under the same path. Therefore, I will post on a dedicated feedback site where you can vote for it. Thank you for your understanding and patience!
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SC 236 Reputation points
2024-04-25T09:01:12.2133333+00:00 Thank you very much.
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