Mastering SharePoint
Moving content in SharePoint can be a crucial task for organizing data, migrating to a new environment, or consolidating information. Whether you’re moving files and folders within a site, between sites, or to a different SharePoint environment, the process involves several steps and considerations.
Using SharePoint Interface
Within the Same Site:
Navigate to the Document Library:
Go to the document library containing the files you want to move.
Select the Files or Folders:
Check the boxes next to the files or folders you wish to move.
Use the ‘Move to’ Option:
Click on the ‘Move to’ button in the toolbar.
Choose the Destination:
Select the destination within the same site or library where you want to move the files.
Between Different Sites:
Open the Source Document Library:
Go to the document library in the source site.
Select the Files or Folders:
Check the boxes next to the files or folders you want to move.
Click on ‘Move to’:
In the toolbar, select ‘Move to’.
Select the Destination Site:
Choose ‘Browse sites’ to navigate to the destination site and library.