Fix Custom Fields Not Showing in SharePoint Modern Events Web Part
Question details
Users are unable to view or input data into custom fields when creating new events via the modern SharePoint Events web part.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Adding custom metadata fields such as Workflow Name, Geographic Location, and Sales Play in Event Settings to better categorize and filter calendar events.
- Observed behavior
- The custom fields successfully added in Event Settings do not appear on the modern Add a New Event form and fail to synchronize with the modern Events web part, preventing users from entering or viewing this data.
Ensure you have Site Owner or List Administrator permissions in your SharePoint environment to modify list settings and access the backend Site Contents area.
Manage Custom Event Fields Using the Classic SharePoint List View
Since the modern Events web part does not natively render custom fields, you can bypass the web part and input your event data directly through the classic SharePoint list interface.
The modern SharePoint experience currently prioritizes a streamlined interface for the Events web part, which unfortunately excludes custom columns from the 'Add a New Event' page. Accessing the backend list allows you to utilize these fields normally.
Click the gear icon in the top right corner of your SharePoint site and select 'Site Contents'.
Locate the 'Events' list where your calendar data is stored and click on it to open the full list view.
Click the '+ New' button from the top command bar within this list view. If the modern list form still hides the fields, click 'Return to classic SharePoint' in the bottom left corner, then add your event.
Fill in the default event details along with your custom fields (e.g., Geographic Location, Sales Play) and click 'Save'.
Automate Custom Field Population Using Power Automate
Use a Power Automate workflow to automatically detect new events created via the modern web part and update their custom fields based on predefined logic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do custom fields work in SharePoint classic but not the modern experience?
Microsoft redesigned the modern Events web part for a streamlined, responsive user interface. During this update, support for displaying and inputting custom metadata fields on the modern 'Add a New Event' form was not fully integrated, leaving this feature functional only within the classic SharePoint architecture.
Can I filter the modern Events web part by my custom categories?
The modern Events web part only supports basic native filtering, such as Category or Date Range. If you need to filter by custom fields like Geographic Location, you cannot do this directly in the Events web part. Instead, you can use the Highlighted Content web part configured to look at the Events list.
Will Microsoft add custom field support to the modern Events web part in the future?
Microsoft frequently updates SharePoint Online based on user feedback. It is highly recommended to submit this specific limitation through the official Microsoft SharePoint feedback portal so the product team can prioritize custom field synchronization in future updates.
