Maybe you want to make some major changes to a file but dont want to modify the original one.
Thats where copying or duplicating a file kicks in.
With a duplicate file, you’re free to do whatever you need.
pick the path where you want to paste it from the pop-up window.
Then select theCopy herebutton.
If you grab the exact path where you copied from, you must tap on theKeep bothoption.
But instead ofCopy tooption, you must select theMove tooption after right-clicking the file.
Now let me show you the steps real quick.
Now, the duplicate file or folder gets saved in the selected location.
Selecting that option will rename the file or folder and paste the duplicate one with the original one.
The process is simple; just drag and drop the file into the library folder.
Or else, right-punch the file and chooseMove tooption.
Then opt for location and choose theMove herebutton.
SharePoint also supports moving any file or folder to other sites.
Move Files or Folders to Another Library Folder
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SharePoint allows moving files within the other libraries of the same site and to the other SharePoint site.
To give access to the files while moving, follow the below instructions.
Now, all the members can reach the file even after you moved the file to another location.
Go toSettingsand look for theSync conflictsoption underneath theOfficetab.
Select theLet me choose to merge changes or keep both copiesoption.
But it’s possible for you to fix this by choosing the right sync conflict option for OneDrive.
Let me show you the procedure with quick steps.
From now on, OneDrive wont create duplicate files with the PC name synced from SharePoint document files.
FAQs
Can I duplicate a file in SharePoint?
To copy or duplicate a file in SharePoint, right-hit the file and selectCopy tooption.
Then choose the location to paste that file from the prompted window.
After selecting the location, hit theCopy herebutton.
Why does SharePoint Create duplicate files?
SharePoint creates duplicate files due to the OneDrive sync client app.
This sync client app cant merge files when two users upload files from different locations.
Can I move a file to another site in SharePoint?
you might move files from one SharePoint site to another.
To do that, right-choose the file and selectMove tooption.
Then choose the site from the left pane of the prompted windows.
After choosing the location, select theMove herebutton.
But beginners might not know how to duplicate a file in SharePoint.
And this article will aid those on how to do that.
