SharePoint 2010 Set - Overwrite existing files checkbox - to default to unchecked

Uncheck the Overwrite existing files when uploading a new document

If you would prefer users not to overwrite existing files by default when they upload new documents in SharePoint try adding the javascript below to the bottom of your System master page file just above the PlaceHolderFormDigest control.


<script type="text/javascript">
  document.getElementById("ctl00_PlaceHolderMain_UploadDocumentSection_ctl03_OverwriteSingle").checked = false;
 </script>

Simple but effective - Let me know if this helps you!!

In The Beginning

So.... I finally got round to posting my first blog on a site that I created 5 years ago! My intention is to keep this blog up to date with my dealings in SharePoint, providing my readers (You!) with some of my more challenging tasks and encounters. Hopefully you will find it informative, possibly helpful and on the odd occasion inspiring and entertaining.

When I have the spare time I will post tutorials, code, insights and examples of how to and how not to deliver on certain aspects of your SharePoint (This blog won't be explicitly SharePoint orientated) delivery requirements. Delving into past projects I hope to post a backlog of entries detailing experience, tips and tricks learned over the last 11 years of development.

I hope you find it insightful!