SharePoint Navigation and top link bar

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In SharePoint Online, the visibility of navigation elements like the top link bar and left-side navigation (quick launch) can be controlled based on user permissions and the structure of your site. It is important to understand how SharePoint handles navigation for different user groups and site structures.

Here is how you can ensure that site members can see the navigation elements:

1. Permissions:

• Ensure that site members have appropriate permissions to view the content within the subsites and folders. They need at least "Read" access to see navigation elements.

1. Navigation Settings:

• Top Link Bar: By default, the top link bar is typically visible to all users with sufficient permissions. To check if it is enabled:
• Go to Site Settings.
• Under "Look and Feel," select "Navigation."
• Make sure the "Show subsites" or "Show pages" options are selected.
• Left-Side Navigation (Quick Launch): The left-side navigation is often used for quick access to site content. You can control its visibility at various levels of your site hierarchy:
• Navigate to the specific subsite where you want to configure the left-side navigation.
• Go to Site Settings.
• Under "Look and Feel," select "Navigation."
• Ensure that "Enable Quick Launch" is checked. Also, check "Display this site on the Quick Launch" if you want the subsite to appear in the left-side navigation of the parent site.

1. Navigation Security Trimming:

• SharePoint applies security trimming to navigation elements, which means users will only see links to sites, libraries, or folders they have permissions to access. If a user does not have access to a particular subsite or folder, it will not appear in their navigation.
• Make sure that site members have appropriate permissions on the subsites, libraries, or folders that you want to be visible in the navigation. If they do not have access, those items will not be displayed to them.

1. Inheritance:

• Check whether your navigation settings are inherited from the parent site. If you customized navigation settings for a subsite, it might not inherit the parent site's settings.

1. Modern vs. Classic Experience:

• Depending on whether you are using the modern or classic experience, the navigation settings may differ. In the modern experience, navigation settings are often controlled through site settings and site designs.

1. Audience Targeting (Optional):

• SharePoint allows you to target navigation links to specific audiences. You can configure this if you want to show certain links to specific groups of users. However, audience targeting is a more advanced feature and requires careful configuration.

If after checking these settings, site members still cannot see the navigation elements, it is possible there might be specific permission issues or customizations that need to be addressed. In such cases, it may be helpful to review your site's unique permissions and any custom navigation configurations to ensure they align with your intended navigation structure for all users. If you continue to face issues, consulting with a SharePoint administrator or support team may be necessary to troubleshoot and resolve the problem. The text and steps were edited with the help of AI.

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