SharePoint – How to Copy document Recommendations


When it comes to copying documents in SharePoint, there are a few different approaches you can take depending on your specific requirements. Here are some recommendations for copying documents in SharePoint:

  • Using the SharePoint Online Interface:
  • Navigate to the document library where the document you want to copy is located.
  • Select the checkbox next to the document(s) you want to copy.
  • Click on the “Copy to” button in the toolbar.
  • Choose the destination document library where you want to copy the document.
  • Click “Copy” to initiate the copying process.
  • PowerShell Scripting: If you have a large number of documents or want to automate the copying process, you can use PowerShell scripting to copy documents in SharePoint. SharePoint Online Management Shell provides cmdlets to perform various SharePoint operations, including document copying. Here’s a sample PowerShell script to copy a document:
powershellCopy code# Connect to SharePoint Online
Connect-SPOService -Url "https://yourdomain.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite"

# Copy document
$sourceUrl = "https://yourdomain.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite/SourceLibrary/Document.docx"
$destinationUrl = "https://yourdomain.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite/DestinationLibrary/DocumentCopy.docx"
Copy-SPOFile -SourceUrl $sourceUrl -TargetUrl $destinationUrl

Remember to replace the URLs with the actual URLs of your SharePoint site, libraries, and document names.

These are just a few recommended methods for copying documents in SharePoint. The method you choose depends on your specific requirements and preferences. Whether you prefer using the SharePoint interface, drag and drop functionality, or PowerShell scripting, SharePoint provides multiple options to efficiently copy documents within your site.


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