Page Library - new column with required field, how to prevent page creation if required field not filled

Question

Here's my problem: In my default page library I have added the column "Content type". This contains a selection list (manual, source code, etc.) and can be edited via drop-down menu. I have set this field as a required field. Now when I create a page (start->"New menu"->page) and open the page properties, I see that my field is a required field - there is a small asterisk after the name and it is written in red. If I do not fill this field, I can still save the page. How can I prevent this? Users are required to fill in this field, how can I ensure that?

Answer 1

This is by design in SharePoint Online Modern experience.

The list items/library files with incomplete/missing information will be shown in separate view called Items/Files that need attention like below:

Also it will show small message of Required info in column in list view (see in above image).

Workarounds:

1. Set Default value to your "Content Type" column from column settings.
2. Use Approvals in SharePoint - You can approve the site pages only after all information is filled for the newly created pages.

Update:

Setting default value to column:

1. Go to Site Pages --> Library settings.
2. Navigate to Columns section and click on the column name "Content Type".
3. Scroll down to Default Value and set one of the choices in textbox below it.
4. Click OK.

Default Value Set automatically to Newly created Page:

In Site Pages Library:

Answer 2

Very interesting question, I don't know if there is another OOTB solution for it.

But i recommend you to work with SharePoint Approvals, don"t approve the site pages until the required information are filled.

Answer 3

I have this before and solved by:

1. Create site column and make it required
2. Add the site column to content type
3. Add the content type to the page library

Hope this will help

Answer 4

This is how it is... You cant prevent users from saving/publishing pages with an empty required field. But you can vote for this feature: https://sharepoint.uservoice.com/forums/329214-sites-and-collaboration/suggestions/39672985-prevent-saving-of-site-pages-if-a-required-field-i