7 - SharePoint Metadata Tutorial | Organize Files with Columns & Choice Fields

Learn how to organize files better in Microsoft SharePoint using metadata. Instead of relying only on folders and filenames, you can use columns and choice fields to tag documents by department, category, or any other criteria. This makes filtering, grouping, and finding files much easier. In this tutorial, you’ll see how to upload files, create a metadata column, and assign values efficiently—including bulk editing with Grid View. 📌 What you’ll learn How to upload files to a SharePoint document library Why metadata is better than folders for organization How to create a Choice column How to assign metadata to files How to use Grid View for bulk updates ⏱️ Video Chapters 00:00:00 – Associate Metadata with Uploaded Files Learn how to upload files, create a Department column using the Choice type, and assign metadata to documents individually or in bulk using Edit in Grid View.