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Delete the Forms folder in a Document Library?

Anonymous
2017-05-24T14:33:25+00:00

I need to create a folder named "Forms" to allow a book to run in a SharePoint 0365 site.  When I create the folder of course it says "Forms already exists" and I can't create.  Is there a way to get around this?

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Anonymous
2017-05-25T13:36:56+00:00

That is my problem.  I am uploading a book that has to have "Exact" folder names as required with their particular software.  I just did a work around and added a folder in between and was able to workaround the issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-05-25T11:36:32+00:00

    Hi ToreyT,

    I'd like to explain that this is an expected behavior.

    Generally we don't use Forms as a folder name, as there is a hidden folder named Forms in each SharePoint document library, it is a default folder in document library created by system to store the template used by the content type and the form used to display items in the library.

    Given your situation, we suggest you use another folder name, such as forms1.

    Regards,

    Joanne

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-25T03:03:05+00:00

    Not sure what you mean by "allow a book to run" but you can rename "forms" in windows explorer (if you can get add network locations to work) or SP Designer. Then add your "forms" folder.

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