What’s new - “Sharing” in SharePoint 2016


Sharing - In addition to files, Now users can Share Folder as well in the SP 2016.

The Sharing can be done by using Sharing button. Also there will be option to invite people in the Folder creating window.

Some screen shots are provided below. Just look at those and you will come to know this amazing feature provided by Microsoft.

Create & Share Folder in SharePoint 2016


Click Invite People















Share a Folder in SharePoint 2016

if you get any error as below

To enable sharing disable the limited access lockdown mode feature on the site features page

SharePoint 2016 - To enable sharing disable the limited access lockdown mode feature on the site features page.


Then deactivate the feature.

To know  the folder shared with whom, then go to modify view and add the "Shared With" column into list view.

Share With Column in SharePoint 2016

List default view

Folder Shared With list SharePoint 2016

Original Source : http://www.learningsharepoint.com/2015/10/27/whats-new-with-sharing-in-sharepoint-2016/ 

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