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Changing Sharepoint Folder to Document Set

Anonymous
2015-10-23T12:55:46+00:00

Hi,

I have created a new Document Set Content Type and it's working fine but I'd like to change some folders into this new Content Type.

I can change the content type OK but it doesn't change the icon or populate the Document Set page (or metadata).  I have read that this is a bug in Sharepoint.  There is a way around it for Sharepoint 2013 (on-premise) but not Sharepoint Online.

Is there a way to fix this?

Regards,

Edmund

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-10-24T01:58:18+00:00

    hi edmund,

    in sharepoint online, we can’t completely change an existing folder to a document set, even when you change the folder’s content type to the document set content type. thanks for your understanding.

    the best practice is to directly create a document set and move the documents from the existing folder into it. you can easily move multiple documents via open with explorer in internet explorer.

     ![](http://fud.community.services.support.microsoft.com/Fud/FileDownloadHandler.ashx?fid=dfbd2bc6-d18d-4544-bae8-6635b2ba696a)

    meanwhile, you can submit your requirements via uservoice, your ideas will be great appreciated.

    best regards,

    tim

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