410770 – SharePoint: Microsoft Lists – Add attachments to forms (archived)

Product:

Microsoft Lists, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

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Details:

Users will be able to add attachment fields to enhance their list forms. This feature allows users to upload files directly to the form, providing additional context or necessary documentation.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-10

updated:
2024-12-17

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased storage requirements
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Additional storage may be needed to accommodate uploaded files, potentially leading to increased costs and management overhead.
- Reference: [Microsoft SharePoint Storage Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/manage-storage-space)

- Potential performance degradation
- Role Impacted: IT Support Staff
- The introduction of file attachments could lead to slower response times for users if the infrastructure is not adequately scaled to handle increased data load.
- Reference: [SharePoint Performance Optimization](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/general-development/performance-optimization-in-sharepoint)

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Changes in data governance and compliance
- Role Impacted: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- New attachment capabilities may require updates to data governance policies to ensure compliance with regulations such as GDPR, especially regarding sensitive information.
- Reference: [GDPR Compliance in SharePoint](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/gdpr?view=o365-worldwide)

- Integration challenges with existing workflows
- Role Impacted: Business Analysts, IT Project Managers
- Existing workflows that utilize Microsoft Lists may need to be modified to accommodate the new attachment feature, potentially leading to disruptions in current processes.
- Reference: [Microsoft Lists and Power Automate Integration](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/lists-integration)