How to view SharePoint Folder Architecture

Question

Hi!

I want to be able to view my SharePoint like this:

• Main Folder
  • Sub Folder
    • Sub Folder Contents
      • Sub Sub Folder
        • Sub Sub Folder Contents
  • Sub Folder 2
    • Sub Folder 2 Contents
      • Sub Sub Folder 2
        • Sub Sub Folder 2 Contents
• Main Folder 2
  • Sub Folder
    • Sub Folder Contents
  • Sub Folder 2
    • Sub Folder 2 Contents

How can I achieve this view? I know I can see files without folders but that's not what I want, I want to see the folder they're housed in I just don't want to have to click on the folder to see the contents.

Answer 1

Dear @Allie Reyes,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum.
I understand what you’re trying to achieve: you want a single, consolidated view in SharePoint that displays your entire folder hierarchy, including folders, subfolders, and their contents without needing to click into each folder individually.

From my research, the Tree View feature that provides this type of navigation is only available in Classic SharePoint, and even there, it displays only the folder structure, not the files inside those folders. If your site is using the modern SharePoint experience, you will need to switch back to classic mode to enable and view Tree View.

Here’s how you can enable Tree View:
Open your SharePoint site and select the gear icon.

1. Go to Site Settings
   • Classic sites: select Site Settings.
   • Modern sites: select Site Information > View all site settings.
2. Under Look and Feel, select Navigation Elements.
3. Check Enable Tree View.
4. Select OK to save. The Tree View panel will appear on the left side in classic SharePoint.

If this is a feature you would like to see, I suggest keeping an eye on the Microsoft Sharepoint blog or the Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365 for any updates on this feature. In the meantime, I apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. I also strongly recommend that you share your detailed experience and feedback directly with the Microsoft product team through their official channels. This is the most effective way to make your voice heard and influence future feature improvements and adjustments.  You can visit the SharePoint · Community to submit a new idea or vote on existing one. Our product team is in charge of this site, and they constantly check customer reviews and feedback. The higher the number of votes, the more attention the team will pay to it. Many features are developed and improved based on customer feedback. As a moderator, I will also pass along your feedback to the appropriate team for further consideration. While we don't directly influence product design, user feedback is actively reviewed and helps prioritize future development. 

I want you to know that I wish I had a way to change it for you directly but as a moderator of Q&A forum, my ability to assist is with the existing product functionality and the power to influence its design rests entirely with our product development team. We appreciate your kindness and understanding as we deal with these evolutionary product changes. Please get in touch if you need anything else. Have a wonderful day.

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