SharePoint Online has a list view threshold (LVT) of 5,000 items, which can cause performance issues if exceeded. This post provides a workaround through filtering libraries/lists to stay within this limit and avoid common problems associated with large lists. The Problem When a SharePoint library exceeds the 5,000-item threshold, various issues can arise. These include: Inability to Browse Folders Navigating through folders becomes challenging and sometimes impossible through desktop office apps (Excel, Word,etc.