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Run office script over xlsx in hidden SharePoint forms folder

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Posted on by Thomas_123_ 11
Hello,
 
I want to run an office script over a xlsx file which is stored as a template in the hidden SharePoint forms folder.
The aim is to update an query inside the file on a weekly basis to provide updated values to the enduser.
 
I know the flow setup for files that are stored in the standard document library but I have no idea how to handle this with a file in the hidden forms folder.
Does anybody of you have an approach or solution?
 
Best regards
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  • Michael E. Gernaey Profile Picture
    Michael E. Gernaey 53,575 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
     
    I have to say... I dont think I've ever been stumped this much ever.
     
    Hidden Forms folder for SharePoint.. Im not mocking, I am literally saying my brain melted and I have no idea. I dont think I've ever even heard such a thing.
     
    Ok now I have to try to figure it out. But I guess my only question is... how exactly did you tell it to hide your form somewhere that you cannot find?
  • Thomas_123_ Profile Picture
    Thomas_123_ 11 on at
     
    Thank you for your reply.
    Well, it is not hidden for usage. The enduser can select it via "New" Button on the SharePoint site or in MS-TEAMS. In this case the excel file is a template.
    Unfortunately the Excel template is saved in the Forms system folder by default.
    After some unsuccessful and annoying tests in Power Automate I came to the conclusion to build a Power App based on a SharePoint list.

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