Delete the Forms folder in a Document Library?

Question

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?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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.