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Fix SharePoint List Items Not Loading in Edit in Grid View

WPS Content Manager Oct 9, 2026 869 views

Question details

SharePoint list items fail to load or appear completely blank when the user attempts to use the Edit in grid view feature.

How to Fix SharePoint List Items Not Loading in Edit in Grid View

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Editing a SharePoint list using the 'Edit in grid view' mode on a specific laptop.
Observed behavior: List items do not load in grid view on one particular device, despite working perfectly on other devices with the same user account and permissions.

Before you start

Verify that your internet connection is stable and that you have been granted 'Contribute' or 'Edit' permissions for the SharePoint list before proceeding with local device troubleshooting.

Solution 1Recommended

Isolate the Issue to Local Device Configuration

Since the issue persists across different browsers on a single machine, verifying the account on an alternate device confirms whether the problem is account-related or device-specific.

SharePoint grid view loading errors are often caused by local machine configurations, strict firewall rules, or VPN interference rather than site permissions.

Log in on an alternate device

Access your SharePoint environment by signing into your Microsoft work account on a different computer, such as a colleague's laptop.

Test the grid view feature

Navigate to the affected SharePoint list and click the 'Edit in grid view' button located in the command bar.

Verify list functionality

If the list items load successfully and can be edited on the second device, the issue is confirmed to be isolated to your original laptop's local configuration.

Isolate the Issue to Local Device Configuration

Diagnosis Complete: Confirming the issue is local allows IT support to focus on resetting local network settings, clearing DNS cache, or adjusting local security software instead of SharePoint permissions.

Solution 2

Clear Local Browser Cache and Disable Extensions

Corrupted local cache or intrusive browser extensions (like ad-blockers) can block SharePoint scripts required to render the grid view.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Edit in grid view work on one computer but not another?

This happens when the issue is tied to a device's specific local configuration rather than your SharePoint account. Common culprits include corrupted browser caches, conflicting browser extensions, local firewall rules, or VPN routing issues on that specific machine.

What permissions do I need to edit a SharePoint list in grid view?

To use the 'Edit in grid view' feature, you must have at least 'Contribute' or 'Edit' permissions assigned to your user account for that specific list. 'Read' permissions will not allow you to modify items.

Does changing the web browser fix SharePoint grid view loading errors?

Sometimes. Switching from Chrome to Edge, or using an Incognito/InPrivate window, can bypass browser-specific glitches. However, if the issue persists across all browsers on the same laptop, the root cause is likely a system-level configuration or network restriction.

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