SharePoint Document Issues

How to Add Button-Style Links to SharePoint Classic Pages

Emma Brown Oct 1, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to format linked text as visually attractive buttons or add a Quick Links web part on a SharePoint Classic page.

How to Add Button-Style Links to SharePoint Classic Pages

Product: SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Customizing site navigation and adding button-styled links on a SharePoint Classic site.
Observed behavior: The classic page editor only creates basic text links out-of-the-box and does not include the modern Quick Links web part or built-in button styling features.

Before you start

Ensure you have editing permissions for the SharePoint Classic page. Note that custom CSS or script injection for advanced button styling may require site administrator approval.

Solution 1Recommended

Add a Standard Text Link in the Classic Page Editor

Use this method to add functional hyperlink text to your classic SharePoint page using the built-in editor tools.

SharePoint Classic pages do not have native button-styling features directly in the ribbon. The most straightforward approach is to insert a standard text link.

Edit the page

Navigate to your SharePoint Classic page and select the Edit option from the top ribbon.

Insert a link

Place your cursor where you want the link to appear. Go to the Insert tab on the ribbon and choose Link.

Configure link details

Enter the destination URL in the Address field and type your desired text in the Display Text field.

Save changes

Select OK to create the text link, then click Save on the ribbon to apply the changes to your page.

Add a Standard Text Link in the Classic Page Editor

Styling Limitations: This method only creates standard hyperlinked text. To make it look like a button, custom HTML/CSS via a Script Editor web part is required, which depends on your organization's security settings.

Solution 2

Upgrade to a Modern SharePoint Page for Button Styles

Switch to a modern SharePoint page experience to utilize the Quick Links web part, which includes built-in button formatting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I find the Quick Links web part on my SharePoint page?

The Quick Links web part is exclusive to the modern SharePoint page experience. If you are editing a SharePoint Classic page, this web part will not be available in your web part gallery.

Can I use custom code to make buttons in classic SharePoint?

Yes, if your site administrator has enabled custom scripting, you can use a Script Editor or Content Editor web part to add custom HTML and CSS to style standard links as interactive buttons.

Will my classic pages automatically upgrade to modern pages?

No, classic pages remain as they are to preserve existing customizations. However, site administrators can create new modern pages within the same site and set them as the new homepage.

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