SharePoint Document Issues

Fix SharePoint List Weekly Calendar View Displaying Incorrectly

Muhammad Talha Sep 28, 2026 868 views

Question details

An embedded SharePoint List fails to display its weekly calendar view on a page, showing an empty month-like timeline instead.

How to Fix SharePoint List Weekly Calendar View Displaying Incorrectly

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Embedding a dynamically filtered SharePoint List into a SharePoint page using the List or Embed web part.
Observed behavior: The web part displays an empty month timeline instead of the configured weekly calendar layout, despite the list functioning perfectly when opened directly.

Before you start

Ensure you have permission to edit the affected SharePoint page and verify that you can access the SharePoint list directly via its URL.

Solution 1Recommended

Test in Incognito Mode and Re-add the Web Part

Use this solution to rule out browser cache issues and attempt a quick reset of the web part configuration.

Sometimes, browser caching or corrupted page components can cause dynamic views to render improperly. Testing in a private window helps isolate the issue from local cache and extensions.

Open a private browsing window

Launch your browser and open an InPrivate (Edge) or Incognito (Chrome) window to bypass local cache and stored site data.

Test the SharePoint page layout

Navigate to the problematic SharePoint page and check if the weekly calendar view displays correctly. If it works, clear your browser cache.

Remove and re-add the web part

If the view is still broken, click 'Edit' on the SharePoint page, delete the current List web part, and add a new List web part configured to the same calendar view. Publish the page to save changes.

Test in Incognito Mode and Re-add the Web Part

Documenting Behavior: While performing these steps, take note of whether you are using the 'Embed' or 'List' web part, as this information will be useful if the issue needs to be escalated.

Solution 2

Open a Microsoft 365 Service Request

Use this approach if the issue affects multiple users and persists after replacing the web part, as it may be a backend bug requiring Microsoft's intervention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my SharePoint list calendar view work directly but not when embedded?

Web parts in SharePoint rely on page-specific rendering and dynamic filtering. Sometimes, updates to the SharePoint environment or caching issues cause the embedded List web part to fail to load specific views, even though the raw list data remains intact when accessed directly.

How do I collect HAR logs for a Microsoft support ticket?

Open your browser, press F12 to open Developer Tools, and switch to the 'Network' tab. Check the box to 'Preserve log', reproduce the issue by loading the broken SharePoint page, and then click the 'Export HAR' (downward arrow) button to save the network activity to a file.

Can I use the Embed web part instead of the List web part to show my calendar?

Yes, as a temporary workaround, you can copy the URL of the directly opened SharePoint list, add an Embed web part to your page, and paste the URL. Note that it will display as an iframe and may not integrate as cleanly with the rest of the page design.

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