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Dynamically Populate SPO List With Files From Specific Folder?
Can I dynamically populate a field in a SPO list (when a new item is being added) with a list of files (user will select one file) from a specific doc library or folder?
Any info is appreciated
Hello cgtrman,
Maybe not natively in SPO, but you could possibly create a dropdown menu on your form with a list of filenames, then use Flow to attach a file based on the selection from a document library.
- Thanks for your response. I am not looking to attach a file but rather offer the user a list of file names to select one from. Looking for a way to populate a SPO List "Add new item" field with a list of file names to select from.
cgtrman,
The only thing I can think of would be to create different content types for each file, then set the list up to manage content types. The user would then have a list of only templated entries if you will. You can do the same in a document library and it looks something like this. Unless I am misunderstanding your request, and if so I apologize.
I created a screenshot to clarify what I'm trying to accomplish. While viewing a SPO list, a user clicks "Add new item" and sees this form. For the File field, it is not a free-form text field but rather is a drop-down menu populated with files from a doc library. After a user selects one file from the drop-down menu, the file name would be added to the form. Is this possible in SPO?
