SharePoint List OoTB Attachment Column - how to add a description

Question

Hi!

I'm creating a series of SharePoint lists with the out of the box form and have added the attachments column to the list. However, I do not see a way to add a description to the field as I can with other fields.

Placement of Text I am looking for on the form. Can add for 'Priority' field, but not attachments:

No edit or description field available for attachment column as there are for other columns:

I'm guessing this can't be done out of the box but wanted a definitive answer.

Answer 1

Dear Jenny Browning,

Good day!!

I understand your concern and to my knowledge, I am sorry to convey that it’s not possible to add the description to the Attachments column via out of the box way in the SharePoint Online because the attachment column is a hidden column where it’s not even visible in the Site Columns of SharePoint Online site.

I agree with you having ability to add the description to the Attachments column similar to the other columns in the SharePoint Online will benefits the users and suggest you to add your valuable idea as feedback in the SharePoint · Community (microsoft.com) which is the best place to share our ideas and improve the Microsoft products.

Moreover, I believe it can be achieved via customization of the List Form using the Power Apps, so I suggest you give shot by posting your concern in the Power Apps Community - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com) to get the detailed help from the experts.

Apologies for redirecting you to different community as the members in the category posted focus on the users with the Microsoft 365 concern and have limited knowledge on the customization of Power Apps, so to get the fast and better assistance, we have redirected you in the correct path.

Appreciate your patience and understanding. Have a good day!!

Best Regards,

Sophia