Using column formatting in SharePoint, you can update the values of other fields using the setValue function. This approach allows you to create dynamic functionality in your lists and libraries without extensive development, helping to avoid accumulating technical debt. Updating a Managed Metadata field, however, is not as straightforward as simply specifying the display value. The field expects a specific format that includes the term’s ID (termId). Understanding Column Formatting Column formatting in SharePoint involves using a combination of inline CSS, HTML, and JSON to control how fields in lists and libraries are displayed.

SharePoint Column Formatting for Document libraries: Leveraging Name, Folder and Path properties While referencing [$Title] in lists is straightforward, document libraries demand a nuanced approach. Instead of [$Name], had to delve into the intricacies of internal names like $FileLeafRef and $FileRef when working with column formatting. $FileLeafRef: Denotes the name of the file. $FileRef: Represents the server-relative URL of the file. Initial attempts to incorporate $FileSystemObjectType for folder identification was challenging, indicating that not all document library internal column names are supported.

Enhance List Formatting for Multi-Line Text fields challenges Summary The following sample shows how you can view more of a truncated multi line text column on click. Column formatting in SharePoint is a powerful tool to customize how data is displayed. Multi-line text fields, however, present unique challenges when applying these formats. This guide explores a method to expand truncated multi-line text on click and discusses its limitations. Understanding the Concept The objective is to provide users with a preview of truncated text and enable expansion on hover.

Executing a Flow from Column Formatting from a page using the Embed Webpart I encountered an intriguing challenge: triggering a flow from column formatting within a List View Webpart. Initially, I successfully created a button within a list to execute a flow on a specific item, following the steps outlined in Microsoft’s documentation here. It worked seamlessly within the list interface directly. However, when attempting to add the list with the formatting column using the list view webpart on a page to allow end-users to trigger the flow the results were different.