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SebastianSzyroki
May 29, 2023Copper Contributor
Adding a description to the sharepoint list
Hi is it possible to add a header to the sharepoint list? I want a new list to appear, and a description to the list at the top. Alternatively, it can be a text field, but one in which the text canno...
- May 30, 2023
SebastianSzyroki You can use SharePoint JSON form formatting: Configure layout > Header option to add text on top of list form.
Example:
{ "elmType": "div", "attributes": { "class": "ms-fontColor-themePrimary" }, "txtContent": "This is a test sample list description on list form" }
Output:
You can adjust the JSON and CSS styling as per your requirements.
Documentation: Configure the list form - custom header - follow steps given here to add JSON to list form
Check few form JSON samples available here for JSON styling inspiration: Form Formatting samples for SharePoint and Microsoft Lists
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RobElliott
May 29, 2023Silver Contributor
Rahul-kumar that won't work with the modern experience as the Content Editor web part is not available.
Rob
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SebastianSzyroki
May 29, 2023Copper Contributor
well, the web part is not available and I care about the new environment ;/ Is there any other way?