Why is Office required for multiple file uploading?

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Why is Office required for multiple file uploading?
I don't have Office, is there something I can install that will enable this feature?

Ryan · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-23 22:58:59Z

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There is an ActiveX control that is used to support multiple file uploading - that ActiveX control is installed with office.

answered Jun 23 '11 at 22:58

Ryan

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I don't have Office, is there something I can install that will enable this feature?
– Kirk Strobeck
Jun 24 '11 at 2:46

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Sig Weber · Accepted Answer · 2011-06-26 13:52:22Z

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@Kirk: Depending on your SharePoint version it should be sufficient to either install SharePoint Designer 2007 or 2010.

Edit: Forgot to mention that SharePoint Designer is a free download from the Microsoft Website.

answered Jun 24 '11 at 13:22

Sig Weber

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Great workaround.
– Tom Resing
Jun 24 '11 at 22:57
Do you have the link?
– Kirk Strobeck
Jun 25 '11 at 14:58
Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010 (32-bit) microsoft.com/downloads/en/…
– Sig Weber
Jun 25 '11 at 21:30
SharePoint Designer 2007 microsoft.com/downloads/en/… and don't forget to apply the latest Service Pack too microsoft.com/downloads/en/…
– Sig Weber
Jun 25 '11 at 21:32

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Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-04-13 12:41:22Z

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You can also upload multiple files using WebDav (Explorer View). Office is not required for that. See this question for requirements.

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answered Jun 24 '11 at 5:32

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