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Message ID: MC996585
Coming soon to Microsoft SharePoint: We will update the document library experience to improve its overall performance and enhance the functionality of Edit in grid view.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
After this rollout, users can expect these improvements:
Pages in document libraries will load faster.
Enhanced editing in grid view:
- Choice field editing: Select or change values in Choice columns in grid view.
- Person field and Group field editing: Assign users or groups to a file by selecting the Person field in grid view.
- Image field editing: Add or change images in the grid, like the similar feature in Microsoft Lists.
Better scrolling with large libraries: Instead of going to the next page if there are more than 100 documents, users can scroll down and see everything.
New commands and navigation in grid view: With these improvements, grid view includes several new commands and navigational options that previously were either missing or less intuitive:
- New commands: Create new items in grid view.
- Clickable document titles: Document and file titles in the grid are now clickable, making it easier to open items without leaving the grid.
- Folder navigation: Navigate in and out of folders from the grid view.
Details pane in grid view: Open the details pane in grid view.
Redesigned Properties pane and right-click menu:
- Properties pane as a dialog: When you click or modify an item’s details, the properties pane appears as a dialog box.
- Right-click context menu: Right-click any item in the grid and instantly see context-aware options such as Open, Edit, Share, or Delete.
Grouped view support while editing in grid view: Edit items in grid view even when the library is grouped by specific columns (such as grouped by a content type, department, or project).
Rating column improvements: If your document library includes a rating column (star ratings or “likes”), we improved the experience of updating and viewing these ratings.
A SharePoint document library with an item’s menu expanded (in grid view):
A SharePoint document library showing editing option in a field (in grid view):
These changes will be available by default.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before or after the rollout. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Before rollout, we will update this post with revised documentation.
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming updates to Microsoft SharePoint’s document library promise to be a game changer for both admins and users alike. With a rollout scheduled from mid-February to late March 2025, these enhancements are set to improve performance and functionality significantly.
For admins, the good news is that these changes will be automatic—no action required! This means less time spent managing updates and more time focusing on strategic initiatives. However, it might be beneficial for admins to prepare users for the changes. A friendly heads-up can help ease the transition and ensure everyone is on the same page.
Users, on the other hand, can expect a much smoother experience. With faster loading times and enhanced editing options in grid view, the process of managing documents will feel more intuitive and less cumbersome. The ability to scroll through large libraries without pagination will surely be a welcome feature, allowing users to find what they need with ease. Plus, new commands and navigation options will make it simpler to create, edit, and manage files—all without breaking a sweat!
As for the impact of these changes, it’s hard to overstate how much more efficient workflows will become. The redesigned properties pane and right-click context menu will streamline tasks that were once tedious, making users’ lives just a little easier. And who doesn’t appreciate that?
So, whether you’re an admin or a user, these updates are set to enhance your SharePoint experience significantly. What are your thoughts on these changes? Will they make your work life easier? I’d love to hear your opinions and experiences, so feel free to share your comments below!
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