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How to Safely Remove a SharePoint Library Shortcut from OneDrive
Question details
The user wants to remove a SharePoint document library shortcut from their personal OneDrive folder without deleting the original SharePoint files.
- Product
- OneDrive
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing OneDrive synchronized folders and cleaning up unnecessary SharePoint library shortcuts.
- Observed behavior
- A SharePoint document library shortcut appears in the user's personal OneDrive, and the user needs a safe method to remove the shortcut while preserving the source files.
Ensure you are using the specific 'Remove shortcut' option within your personal OneDrive interface, rather than attempting to delete the files directly from inside the SharePoint document library.
Use the Remove Shortcut Command in OneDrive
Safely detach the SharePoint library from your personal OneDrive by using the built-in shortcut removal feature.
Removing the shortcut folder from your OneDrive-synchronized view does not delete the original folder or its contents from SharePoint Online. It simply stops the folder from appearing and syncing within your personal OneDrive.
Open your OneDrive directory on your desktop or log into OneDrive via your web browser. Find the specific SharePoint document library shortcut you wish to remove.
Right-click on the shortcut folder to open the dropdown menu options.
Click on 'Remove shortcut' (or simply 'Remove' depending on your interface version). This action will safely remove the shortcut from your view.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will deleting a SharePoint shortcut in my local OneDrive delete the actual files?
No. As long as you select the 'Remove shortcut' or 'Remove' option on the shortcut folder in OneDrive, the original files will remain completely safe and untouched in SharePoint Online.
What is the difference between 'Remove shortcut' and 'Delete'?
'Remove shortcut' simply detaches the linked folder from your personal OneDrive synchronization. The 'Delete' command, especially when used within the SharePoint interface, permanently deletes the source files for all users.
Why doesn't the 'Remove shortcut' option appear when I right-click?
If the option is missing, ensure you are interacting with the shortcut inside the OneDrive interface and not directly within SharePoint. Alternatively, try removing the shortcut by logging into OneDrive via your web browser.
