How to Add your SharePoint Library to “Favorites” in Windows?

Here is a nifty trick to add your SharePoint library under “Favorites” section.

  1. Open your SharePoint library in Explorer view.
  2. Right-click on “Favorites” and choose “Add current location to favorites”
    Add SharePoint folder to Favorites
  3. Alternatively, you can just drag and drop the folder icon from the address bar to Favorites. This will add the current document library to the Favorites menu.
    How to Add your SharePoint Library to "Favorites" in Windows?

If needed, you can rename it even. Once added, this location can be used from Open/Save dialog boxes!

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One thought on “How to Add your SharePoint Library to “Favorites” in Windows?

  • Hi! Thanks for these instructions.

    Do you know how to save a favorite in the SharePoint web app? My organization has an error that disables the File Explorer view. I can’t seem to find instructions anywhere

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