File names that are not allowed for OneDrive files

Summary

File and Folder name restrictions in OneDrive

Body

There are limitations on what OneDrive files and folders can include in their names.

More Information

  • These names aren't allowed for files or folders: .lock, CON, PRN, AUX, NUL, COM0 - COM9, LPT0 - LPT9, _vti_, desktop.ini, any filename starting with ~$
  • _vti_ cannot appear anywhere in a file name
  • forms isn't supported when the folder is at the root level for a library
  • You can’t create a folder name in SharePoint that begins with a tilde ~
  • The following characters are not allowed in OneDrive for work or school or SharePoint filenames " * : < > ? / \ |  
  • Leading and trailing spaces in file or folder names also aren't allowed

Details

Details

Article ID: 134558
Created
Fri 7/16/21 2:44 PM
Modified
Tue 10/11/22 10:09 AM
Applies To
Students
Faculty
Staff