File Sharing Problems

Fix Missing Move Option in OneDrive Shared Folders

Nimra Malik Oct 1, 2026 868 views

Question details

The 'Move to' option is missing or disabled for files located in shared folders, preventing users from moving shared documents to new locations.

Why Is the Move Option Missing in OneDrive Shared Folders?

Product: Microsoft OneDrive
Device & OS: Web and Android
Scenario: Attempting to move a file within or out of a shared OneDrive folder using the web interface or the Android mobile app.
Observed behavior: The 'Move to' option completely disappears on the OneDrive web interface, even with edit permissions. On the Android app, the option is visible but grayed out and disabled.

Before you start

Verify your current access level in the shared folder to ensure you have edit permissions, as moving files generally requires more than just view-only access.

Solution 1Recommended

Use the Download and Re-upload Workaround

Since the native Move function is temporarily missing due to a service-side issue, you can manually transfer the files by downloading them and uploading them to the new destination.

Microsoft Support has confirmed that the missing 'Move to' button is a known issue affecting multiple users globally. Until an official fix is deployed, manual transfer is the most reliable workaround.

Select the files

Open the OneDrive web interface, navigate to the shared folder, and check the boxes next to the files you want to move.

Download to local device

Click the 'Download' button on the top toolbar to save the files to your computer.

Upload to destination

Navigate to your desired destination folder in OneDrive, click 'Upload', and select the files you just downloaded.

Delete originals

If you have the necessary permissions, return to the original shared folder and delete the old files to complete the manual move.

Use the Download and Re-upload Workaround

Check Permissions: You will only be able to delete the original files in the shared folder if the owner has granted you full edit permissions.

Solution 2

Use the 'Copy to' Function as an Alternative

If the 'Copy to' option is still available in your interface, you can use it to duplicate the file in the new location before removing the original.

Solution 3

Monitor Microsoft Service Health for Updates

Because this is a confirmed Microsoft-side issue, it requires a backend fix or an official behavioral change announcement from Microsoft.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does granting 'Edit' permission restore the Move option?

Normally, 'Edit' permissions are required to move files. However, due to a known Microsoft-side issue, the 'Move to' option remains missing or disabled even for users who have been granted full edit permissions or ownership.

Why is the Move button visible but disabled on the Android app?

This is part of the same underlying service issue affecting OneDrive. While the web interface removes the button entirely, the Android application interface displays the button but keeps it grayed out and unresponsive.

Will Microsoft fix the missing Move option in OneDrive?

Microsoft Support has reproduced the issue and confirmed it impacts multiple users. They are currently investigating whether it requires a bug fix or if it reflects an intended change in OneDrive's shared folder behavior.

Does clearing browser cache fix the missing OneDrive Move option?

No. Extensive testing across different browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) and clearing caches does not resolve the issue, confirming it is a server-side problem rather than a local browser glitch.

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