SharePoint "Move to" and "Copy" function

Dakota Vreys 96

Hello,

I was wondering if there are any alternatives or modifications we can make to the "Move to" function in SharePoint.

As of now the "Move to" or "Copy to" function seems to be lacking some efficiency. Lets say I want to move a file to another folder within another library. The only option it gives us is to navigate through all other libraries and to the designated folder. For us personally these libraries are packed with folders and subfolders. So you have to navigate through every single one of them till you reach your destination. You also have to know where exactly the folder is located.

I'd like a feature in this function that makes it possible to pin certain locations or mark them as favourite so they show up in this menu. This would make our SharePoint experience a lot better.

I was wondering if there are any alternatives to the case above?

All replies are welcome, thanks in advance!

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Dakota Vreys 96 Reputation points

2021-07-16T11:56:42.577+00:00

Hello Echo Du,

Thank you for the reply!

I'm looking for a user friendly way of moving files though. Something that users who don't have any PowerShell experience can use daily.
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Echo Du_MSFT 17,161 Reputation points

2021-07-19T01:08:31.767+00:00

Hi @Dakota Vreys ,

Thanks for your reply.

According to my research and search, "Move to" and "Copy to" are the most friendly move files methods in currently, and we cannot modify the "Move to" and "Copy to" functions.

Have a nice day!

Thanks,
Echo Du

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Echo Du_MSFT 17,161 Reputation points

2021-07-20T02:14:55.767+00:00

Hi @Dakota Vreys ,

Is there anything else I can help with regarding this issue?

You can comment us at any time and we will continue to follow up.

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Echo Du

Echo Du_MSFT 17,161 Reputation points

2021-07-29T08:06:22.887+00:00

Hi @Dakota Vreys ,

You can try to the below workaround:

1.Add your tennant site as Trusted site

Open IE browser >> Internet Options >> Security >> Trusted sites >> Sites >> type the url of your tenant site >> Add

2.Mapping one sharepoint site as Network Drive

a.Open the File Explorer >> Computer >> Map network drive

b.Enter the Document library link that your specific in the Folder text box and check
"Connect using different credentials" option

c.Entry your account and password to connect site

d.Pin the network drive to Quick access

3.Open the source Documents Library using IE and switch to classic mode

4.Click on LIBRARY tab >> Open with Explorer

5.You can move or copy files directly to the Network Drive

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Echo Du

Echo Du_MSFT 17,161 Reputation points

2021-08-04T03:01:23.997+00:00

Hi @Dakota Vreys ,

Is there anything else I can help with regarding this issue?
You can comment us at any time and we will continue to follow up.

Thanks,
Echo Du

Dakota Vreys 96 Reputation points

2021-08-04T07:40:44.873+00:00

Hello Echo Du,

We indeed use the method you described above.

Thank you for the help, that would be it!

Echo Du_MSFT 17,161 Reputation points

2021-08-06T02:46:47.2+00:00

Hi @Dakota Vreys ,

I'm glad I can help you.

If the answer is helpful to you, you can accept it as answer. The behavior will help others who meet the similar issue in the future quickly find the correct answer.

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Echo Du
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Echo Du_MSFT 17,161 Reputation points

2021-07-16T01:29:57.453+00:00

Hello @Dakota Vreys ,

According to my research, we could not modified "Move to" and "Copy to" function in SharePoint, it is by design.

For more "Move to" and "Copy to" information, you can see "Move or copy files in SharePoint" article.

Thanks,
Echo Du

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Dakota Vreys 96 Reputation points

2021-07-16T08:03:02.653+00:00

Hello Echo Du,

That was my conclusion also, unfortunately.

Do you maybe know of any alternatives of this function?

Thanks for your reply!

Echo Du_MSFT 17,161 Reputation points

2021-07-16T10:23:47.303+00:00

Hi @Dakota Vreys ,

You can move files/folders through PowerShell script:

Move a file between the same site:

#Config Variables $SiteURL = "https://tenant.sharepoint.com/sites/sitename" $SourceURL= "Shared Documents/Hello.docx" $TargetURL = "SPLib/Test/Hello.docx" #Connect to PnP Online Connect-PnPOnline -Url $SiteURL -Credentials (Get-Credential) #move files in sharepoint online using powershell Move-PnPFile -SiteRelativeUrl $SourceURL -TargetUrl $TargetURL -Force

Move a folder between the same site:

#Config Variables $SiteURL = "https://tenant.sharepoint.com/sites/sitename" $SourceFolderURL= "Shared Documents/2018/Active" $TargetFolderURL = "SPLib" #Connect to PnP Online Connect-PnPOnline -Url $SiteURL -Credentials (Get-Credential) #sharepoint online powershell move folder Move-PnPFolder -Folder $SourceFolderURL -TargetFolder $TargetFolderURL

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