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Fix SharePoint List Names Disappearing from Classic Settings Links
Question details
Users experience an issue in SharePoint Online where navigating from the classic list settings page causes list names to disappear and the settings of the previously viewed list to display.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Navigating lists and accessing list configurations using links from the classic SharePoint settings page.
- Observed behavior
- The opened list does not display its name, and the settings page incorrectly shows the configuration for the last list viewed instead of the currently selected one.
Ensure you have Site Owner or Full Control permissions in your SharePoint environment to access the REST API and modify navigation settings.
Access List Settings Directly Using the REST API and GUID
Retrieve the exact list ID to bypass the classic navigation bug and force SharePoint to open the correct list settings.
Because the classic settings page may retain the last viewed list's GUID, navigating normally can fail. Using the SharePoint REST API allows you to fetch the precise GUID for your list and manually construct a working URL.
Open your web browser and navigate to https://[TENANT].sharepoint.com/sites/[SITE]/_api/web/lists/getbytitle('[ListName]'), replacing the bracketed placeholders with your actual tenant name, site name, and list name.
In the API response displayed on your screen, locate the 'Id' field and copy the associated GUID value.
Construct a new URL using the format https://[TENANT].sharepoint.com/sites/[SITE]/_layouts/15/listedit.aspx?List=%7B[list-guid]%7D. Replace '[list-guid]' with the copied GUID and press Enter to access the correct settings page.
Remove and Recreate the Affected Navigation Link
Replacing the broken navigation link can resolve the caching glitch that causes list names to disappear.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my SharePoint list setting page showing the wrong list?
This is typically caused by a navigation bug in the classic list settings page that retains the GUID of the last viewed list instead of properly refreshing with the newly selected list.
How do I find a SharePoint list GUID?
You can retrieve the list GUID by accessing the SharePoint REST API using the URL format https://[TENANT].sharepoint.com/sites/[SITE]/_api/web/lists/getbytitle('[ListName]'). The GUID will be listed under the 'Id' field in the results.
Can recreating the navigation link solve the missing list name issue?
Yes, removing the broken navigation link and adding it back with the correct, direct list URL often bypasses the classic settings page navigation glitch and restores normal functionality.
