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Link-Repair Capabilities and Limitations

Confirm the exact file formats, reference types and migration conditions in a pilot before processing production documents.

AreaTypical supported scopeValidation requirement
Office formatsWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project editions plus mixed-format packagesUse the edition that supports every required file type.
Reference typesHyperlinks, supported fields, linked objects, external workbook links, data sources and selected embedded pathsScan a representative sample because support varies by format and document structure.
Migration mappingsServer, share, folder, site, library, tenant and URL replacementsPreserve an approved source-to-target mapping and test on copies.
ExceptionsProtected, encrypted, damaged, unsupported or locked files are reported separatelyResolve access and application-level issues before retrying.
ID-based SharePoint linksSome identifiers require source-system analysis rather than simple text replacementAnalyze before the source tenant or farm becomes unavailable.

See the detailed SharePoint limitations and current product documentation for edition-specific behavior.

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Quick answer

Confirm the exact file formats, reference types and migration conditions in a pilot before processing production documents.

Decision guide

Migration validation checklist

  1. Fix Broken Hyperlinks Inside Office Documents in Bulk
  2. ReplaceMagic System Requirements — Windows, RAM, CPU and .NET
  3. Known SharePoint Limitations When Using ReplaceMagic

Repair decision matrix

ConditionAutomatic batch candidateManual review
One verified source maps to one targetYes, after previewReview exceptions
One source maps to multiple targetsNoRequired
Target deleted or unknownNoRequired
Protected, damaged or unsupported fileNoRequired

Edition and workflow guide

NeedStarting pointEvidence to retain
Single Office formatOffice document repairScan export and validation report
Complex path mappings or DocIDsSmartMapperMapping source, confidence review and audit log
Mixed formats or unknown scopeCapability matrixPilot inventory and exception list