Changing content type of already created folder in document library sharepoint online

Question

_{Wednesday, June 7, 2017 1:13 PM}

Hi,

I want to give description to all already created folders in my document library, I tried by creating new content library but content type propertiy is not there for folders which are already created.

Thanks,

Samadhan

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_{Thursday, June 8, 2017 2:36 AM}

Hi Samadhan,

To reproduce this issue, could you provide your operations step by step?

And also you could provide some screenshots about your issue.

Thanks,

Wendy

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_{Thursday, June 8, 2017 5:50 AM}

Hi Wendy,

Below are the steps:

1. Created new content type with content type group as Folder Content Type and parent content type to Folder.

2. In Document library settings changed Allow Management of Content Type to YES.

3. Then I added this new Content type to my Document library.

3. After this I am able to create new folders with my content type and able to give description.

Also I am able to change the content type of files but I am not able to change the Content type of folders which are already created. There is no Content Type option in properties of folder.

I am not able to add screnshots, it is saying me acc need to verify.

Thanks,

Samadhan

_{Thursday, June 8, 2017 6:10 AM}

Hi

using UI, you can do it only for folders created based on new custom folder content types, not for folders created using default folder button present in library's ribbon

I am not sure if it  possible to do it using powershell for default folder as well

Romeo Donca, Orange Romania (MCSE, MCITP, CCNA) Please Mark As Answer if my post solves your problem or Vote As Helpful if the post has been helpful for you.

_{Thursday, June 8, 2017 9:25 AM}

Hi Samadhan,

You are not able to change the content type of the folders created using the default Folder content type. Is it right?

In my test, after I added the custom Folder content type into the library, if I edit the property of the existing folders, there is Content Type drop-down list to change the content type:

Please upload your screenshot into OneDrive and copy and paste the URL of the image into here.

If I misunderstand your meaning, please feel free to reply.

Thanks,

Wendy

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_{Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:35 AM}

Hi Wendy,

I have created folder using default folder button present in library's ribbon and I want to change the Content Type of this folders.

Is it possible through UI?

as Romeo donca mentioned in his reply, I wabnt the same thing.

_{Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:40 AM}

OR

Is it possible to give column value to folders?

I tried to add new column but I can't give this column value to folders, I can give new column value to files but not folders.

I just want to add few lines of description to folders please help me!!

Thanks,

Samadhan

_{Thursday, June 8, 2017 11:24 AM}

Hi

you can try using Powershell

http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/sharepoint-2013-change-the-content-type-using-powershell-scr/

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_{Friday, June 9, 2017 6:09 AM}

Hi,

I fiound the answere, In Queck edit we can add title to folder also we can add new column information to folders and it solved my problem.!

Thanks

_{Friday, June 9, 2017 6:12 AM}

Hi SamDhangar,

As you have solved this issue, please mark the replies that help you as answers.

Thanks,

Wendy

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_{Thursday, July 6, 2017 10:10 AM}

Hi

How can we change the Content type of folder that we upload to document library.

I have created Content type to create  folders but I can not change Content type of folders that I upload through drag drop or using upload folder button.