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Give the new library a name, click Create. REMEMBER: You can change the title down the road, however, whatever you type for the name first time, will be permanently part of the document library URL! If you are reading this section, that means that you have already created sites with default document libraries.
Why do you need to be careful with the default document library?
The default document library on a SharePoint site is like a Mother-in-Law. You cannot easily get rid of it, and if you do – you will be in big trouble! Some time ago, I published a post on why you should avoid using the default document library for document management on a SharePoint site.
Can you change the name of the default document library?
While you can change the name from Documents to something more meaningful, like Project Documents or Legal Library, the URL for the default document library is fixed and cannot be changed easily. This might not be a big deal to you, but I am a perfectionist and like naming things what they really are.
How can I change the URL of my document library?
The only way to do this would be by creating your own document library and giving it a custom name. The only way to change the URL of the document library is via Windows Explorer (you can change the library name just like you are changing a name of the folder).
Why are custom content types not appearing in document library web part?
I’ve added a custom content type to a document library, and assigned it as the only visible option under the ‘New’ button. However, when I add that doc library to a Doc Library web part on a modern team site, the custom content type is not visible.
How to disable item scheduling in SharePoint library?
Option 1: Disable Item Scheduling Document Library > Library Tab > Library Settings > Versioning Settings Select Yes Radio button under Require Content Approval. Then, select Create major and minor versions under Document Version History. Document Library > Library Tab > Library Settings > Manage Item Scheduling
Where do I find the document library on my computer?
If using Internet Explorer, you can open the document library in Windows File Explorer, by clicking View in File Explorer. You can also save a custom view by clicking Save view as or, if you are a library owner or administrator, you can edit or create views on the library settings page by clicking Edit current view.
Is there a document library in SharePoint team?
SharePoint team sites include a document library by default, however, you can add additional document and other libraries to a site as needed. For more info about document libraries, see What is a document library?
How to change the default list in SharePoint?
To detect lists that won’t work well with the new experience, run the SharePoint Modernization scanner. It’s no longer possible to select the classic experience as the default for all sites in your organization.
If you create a new document library – those columns will not appear (even if you enable Publishing Features ). To create a new document library, follow these steps: Give the new library a name, click Create.