Microsoft Sharepoint Products and Technologies Resource Kit eBook

Chapter 19: Working with Documents in SharePoint Products and Technologies 535
■ If the file exceeds the maximum file size
■ If the file has a filename that includes braces—for example, a filename.(doc)
■ If the file is a blocked file type
The default maximum upload file size limit is 50 MB and applies to the combined
size if you are using the Multiple Upload file feature.
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Figure 19-10 Form Validation Error
A similar Upload Document form, now labeled Web File Properties, will also
be displayed if, for example, Microsoft Office 2003 or Office XP is used to save a file
to a document library. These properties can be viewed and edited by using either
the browser or Microsoft Office applications.
Uploading Files by Using Explorer View
Although the Upload Document link is available in the Explorer view, the simplest
method for moving files to the new site is to drag and drop files or folders into the
Explorer view of a document library.
To drag and drop files by using the Explorer view
1. On the top link bar, click Documents and Lists.
2. Click the document library to which you want to add files.
3. In the Select a View list, click Explorer View.
4. Open a Windows Explorer window, and find the folder with the files that you
want to copy to the document library.
5. Select the desired files, and then drag them into the document library in the
browser window.
Add Files by Using Upload Multiple Files
If Microsoft Office 2003 is installed, the Upload Document form will contain an
Upload Multiple Files link. Once clicked, an Explorer-like view consisting of two
panes will be displayed, as illustrated in Figure 19-11. The left pane is the navigation