When users use SharePoint Online Copy To/Move feature , SP shows a new message now and does NOT include hyperlink to the destination location anymore

Question

On SharePoint Site, when users use the 'Copy To' or 'Move To' feature, and finish copying/moving document(s), earlier we used to get a little message at right top corner saying Copied one item into <destinationFolder>. This is useful as users can navigate to the destination folder and update the metadata properties as required. But, this has been replaced with a message at the bottom saying 'Copied 1 item' and does not include link to the destination. But when we do the same on Teams, we still have the old message. How do we get the old message back on SharePoint Sites, please?

Answer 1

Hi @Nanjappa, Ashwini,

It sounds like the behavior you're experiencing is a result of recent updates or changes made by Microsoft to SharePoint. Unfortunately, such changes are typically controlled by Microsoft, and users and administrators often have limited ability to revert to older versions of user interface elements directly.

Here are a few steps you can take:

1. Provide Feedback to Microsoft:
   • Use the feedback option in SharePoint to inform Microsoft about the inconvenience caused by the change. This feedback can sometimes influence future updates.
2. Update Documentation and Training:
   • Update internal documentation and training materials to reflect the new behavior, ensuring users are aware of how to navigate to the destination folder manually.
   • Encourage users to pay attention to the bottom message and manually navigate if needed until an official resolution or update is provided.
3. Monitor Microsoft 365 Roadmap and Updates:
   • Stay informed about changes to SharePoint and Microsoft 365 through the Microsoft 365 admin center, which provides details on upcoming updates and features.
   • The Microsoft 365 Roadmap is also a good resource to track new features and changes.

Ultimately, some changes in SaaS products like SharePoint are driven by the service provider's updates, and adapting to them might be necessary. However, providing feedback and keeping users informed can mitigate some of the impact.I appreciate your patience and understanding.

Please do let us know if you have any further queries.

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