Overview This post shows how to build a SharePoint column formatter that switches between a folder creation button and an open-folder link based on whether URL_Folder already contains a value. If URL_Folder is empty, users see a Create Folder button. Once the folder exists, the formatter replaces the button with an Open Folder link. Why this helps Offers a clear action for new items Prevents the same action from appearing when the folder already exists Improves user experience with a single column-driven state Makes the row easier to scan by showing a transparent status-based UI How it works The formatter uses a parent div with two child elements:

Overview This SharePoint view formatting template turns a list or library into clean folder tiles with a native link. It is designed for a simplified tile experience where the entire card is clickable and the raw URL is hidden. Why use this layout? Entire tile is clickable, not just the text Uses a native anchor so the browser shows the target URL on hover Removes SharePoint’s default click overlay and selection UI Centers the folder icon and title with consistent spacing Keeps the tile clean when folder names vary in length What the formatting does hideSelection: true disables SharePoint selection visuals fillHorizontally: true makes the tile span the available width href maps to [$URL_Folder] and opens in a new tab title shows the URL tooltip on hover FolderName renders with a fallback – when empty How it behaves 🖱 Click anywhere on the tile

Overview When you need to conditionally hide or show fields in a SharePoint list or library form, there are two common approaches: enable content types or use JSON form customization. This post explains both and shows the visibility expression used in SharePoint. Option 1: Enable content types Enabling content types on a list or library gives you built-in controls for: showing or hiding fields reordering columns managing form layout per content type This is a good fit when your list or library uses multiple content types and you want form behavior to vary by type.