Link to Document Column
Reference SharePoint documents and folders directly from list columns.
- Connects list items to documents and folders in SharePoint libraries.
- Supports browsing, selection, and direct download from the column.
- Controls selectable content by folder scope and object type.
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Link to Document Column adds a SharePoint column for referencing documents and folders stored in document libraries. It lets users browse for content instead of entering URLs manually, supports single or multiple selections, and helps control what can be selected through folder scope, object type, display text, icons, and tooltips.
Document And Folder Referencing
This component adds a SharePoint column that stores references to documents and folders from document libraries. It connects list items to existing library content, making related files accessible from the column without requiring users to enter file paths or URLs manually.
Library Browsing Interface
Users can browse to the required document or folder through a selection interface instead of typing a link. This makes choosing referenced content more direct and reduces manual entry when adding or editing list items in SharePoint forms.
Direct File Access
The column presents linked content in a way that supports direct downloading from the list column itself. This helps users open or retrieve referenced files from related list items without navigating separately through the document library structure.
Single And Multiple Selection
The component supports both single and multiple references in the same column, depending on how the column is configured. This allows a list item to point to one document or folder, or to a broader set of related library objects.
Selectable Object Filtering
The selection behavior can be limited by object type, allowing the column to work with files and folders together, folders only, or files only. This helps shape the column around the type of SharePoint content the list needs to reference.
Folder Scope Control
The component can restrict selection to a defined root folder. By setting a document selection scope, it narrows the available content during editing so users choose only from the relevant area of a document library.
Editable Link Display Text
The column supports editing the displayed text for a reference. This lets teams show a more useful label in the list view or item form, rather than relying only on the original document or folder name.
Visual Reference Indicators
It can display a file type icon alongside each reference, giving users a quick visual cue about the linked content. This adds clarity when lists contain multiple referenced items and different kinds of files.
Tooltip Support
Advanced tooltips add more context to the references shown in the column. This helps users identify linked content more easily when viewing list items, especially in cases where names alone do not provide enough detail.
Cross-Site Collection Lookup
The component can look up documents and folders from document libraries across sites within the same site collection. This allows SharePoint lists to reference library content beyond a single site while keeping access centered in one column.
Product Compatibility
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Host Application
- SharePoint
- Visual Studio
About ArtfulBits
ArtfulBits, founded in 2005, develops SharePoint and Office 365 components that help organizations extend collaboration, content management, and business process functionality. Its product portfolio includes web parts, list enhancements, workflow tools, form controls, and administration utilities designed for Microsoft SharePoint environments. The company focuses on practical solutions that integrate with existing Microsoft technologies while supporting customization and scalability for different business needs. With experience in SharePoint development and enterprise collaboration tools, it helps teams improve information management, reporting, navigation, and user interaction across intranet and portal applications.
