File Sharing Problems

Fix Microsoft Planner Files Option Missing From New Plans

Maira Mehtab Sep 20, 2026 869 views

Question details

Users are unable to locate the file repository or the standard Files option within the three-dot menu of the new Microsoft Planner interface.

Product: Microsoft Planner
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Attempting to access shared plan documents or use the central file repository in newly created Microsoft Planner boards.
Observed behavior: The global Files option has disappeared from the new Planner workflow, though users can still manually attach files to individual tasks.

Before you start

Before proceeding, confirm that you have member or owner permissions for the Microsoft 365 Group associated with your plan, as file access relies heavily on group permissions.

Solution 1Recommended

Attach Files Directly to Individual Tasks

While the centralized Files menu is currently missing, you can bypass this limitation by attaching necessary documents directly to specific task cards.

This is the official workaround acknowledged by Microsoft until the interface issues in the new Planner workflow are resolved.

Open a Planner task

Navigate to your Planner board and click on any specific task card to open the task details pane.

Add an attachment

Scroll down to the attachments section and click the 'Add attachment' button. Choose whether to upload a file from your computer, attach a Teams file, or link a URL.

Task Attachment Confirmation: Once uploaded, the file will be visible to anyone assigned to the task and will automatically be stored in the group's backend SharePoint site.

Solution 2

Access Files via the Connected SharePoint Site

Since Planner does not store files directly, you can access the plan's entire document repository by navigating to its connected SharePoint site.

Solution 3

Report the Missing Feature to Microsoft Support

The removal of the Files option is a known interface limitation in the new update. Reporting the issue helps Microsoft prioritize restoring the feature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Files option disappear from Microsoft Planner?

Microsoft recently rolled out a new workflow update for Planner. During this interface transition, the standard Files or Documents option previously located in the three-dot menu was removed or relocated, which Microsoft has acknowledged as a known issue.

Where are Microsoft Planner files actually stored?

Microsoft Planner does not have its own independent storage system. Any files attached to tasks are automatically saved in the default Document Library of the SharePoint site connected to the plan's underlying Microsoft 365 Group.

Can I still attach files to my tasks in the new Planner?

Yes, even though the central file repository link is missing, you can still attach files directly to individual tasks by opening the task details pane and selecting the 'Add attachment' button.

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