Specifies whether the provider uses a list’s EntityTypeName as the table name during metadata discovery instead of the list’s Title field.

Data Type

bool

Default Value

false

Remarks

The UseEntityTypeName property determines whether the driver uses the EntityTypeName of a Microsoft SharePoint list as the table name when retrieving metadata.

When set to true, the driver uses the list’s EntityTypeName, which can provide more consistent, API-friendly names for tables.

When set to false, the driver uses the list’s Title field as the table name, matching the name displayed in the Microsoft SharePoint UI.

This property applies only to the REST schema and is useful for ensuring consistent, stable naming in queries and integrations, especially when list titles are subject to change.

Additional Information

Using EntityTypeName can improve long-term stability of queries and integrations by avoiding table name changes caused by edits to list titles. However, display names may be more intuitive for end users. Switching between the two may require query updates or metadata refreshes.