How do I copy and paste a whole file structure within teams as well as the custom columns

Question

I have made a teams channel with a file structure I want to use again and again.

Along side the each folder is and columns with a single line of text explaining what needs to go in the folder, the relevant owner or owners and an incomplete / completed box, both are custom drop down boxes. .

When I copy the file structure across to a new teams channel the columns reset default and all the custom columns are missing.

I just want to copy and paste a teams channel exactly how I've set one up and change the name!

Can anybody help?

Answer 1

Hi @Jordan t

According to your case description, you need to use the template function in Microsoft Teams. Or you can set it as a template in the SharePoint Online document library.

1. Sign in to the Teams admin center.
2. In the left navigation, expand Teams > Team templates.
3. Select Add.
4. Select Use an existing team as a template, and select Next.
5. Select a team to use as a starting point by selecting next to the team name, and then select Next.
6. In the Template settings section, complete the following fields and then select Next:
   • Template name
   • Template short and long descriptions
   • Locale visibility
7. In the channels, tabs, and apps section, add any channels and apps that your team needs.
   1. In the Channels section, select Add.
   2. In the Add dialog, name the channel.
   3. Add a description.
   4. Decide if the channel should be shown by default.
   5. Search for an app name that you want to add to the channel.
   6. Select Apply when finished.
8. Select Submit to save your changes.

Note It can take up to 24 hours for teams users to see a custom template in the gallery.

If the function here does not meet your needs, please submit feedback in Microsoft Feedback. Many features of our current products are designed and upgraded based on customers’ feedback. With requirements like this increase, the problem may well be released in the future.

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