Folders vs. Metadata: Why Mixing Them in SharePoint Can Backfire
Jul 25, 2025•13 min•Ep. 224
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Episode description
Thinking of using both folders and metadata in the same library? In this episode, I explain why that can cause confusion, mess up search, and make life harder for your users - and what you should do instead.
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