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nerdyplayer
Copper Contributor
Apr 22, 2026

Having Navigation bar on the left

I have a new communication site, and i'm trying to get the navigation bar on the left. Went to change the look and I can edit the very top, but i want it on the left.

Please help :(

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  • Radzik_PL's avatar
    Radzik_PL
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 22, 2026

    Hi,

    In SharePoint Communication Sites, navigation is always horizontal (top navigation).

    Left navigation (Quick Launch) is only available in Team Sites.

    The Change the look option lets you customize the top bar, but you cannot move navigation to the left. This is a limitation of the site type, not a configuration issue.

    If you need left-side navigation create a Team Site

     

    Link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/customize-the-navigation-on-your-sharepoint-site-3cd61ae7-a9ed-4e1e-bf6d-4655f0bf25ca