How to Adjust Card or Column Width in SharePoint Board View
Question details
The user wants to adjust the width of individual cards or columns in a SharePoint List Board View.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the layout of a SharePoint List Board View to display more cards or columns on the screen.
- Observed behavior
- SharePoint does not provide a direct setting to change card or column width in Board View, and column-formatting JSON does not affect the board layout.
Ensure you have the necessary permissions to edit the SharePoint list view or create Power Apps if you plan to implement a custom layout.
Use Browser Zoom to Display More Cards
Since SharePoint restricts native width adjustments, you can quickly fit more columns on your screen by zooming out your web browser.
Navigate to your SharePoint list and ensure it is currently displayed in the Board View format.
Hold down the 'Ctrl' key on your keyboard and scroll down with your mouse wheel, or press 'Ctrl' and the minus (-) key to zoom out. This will make the cards smaller and reveal more columns.
Create a Custom Power Apps Card View
If you need precise control over the card widths without affecting the whole page zoom, you can build a customized view using Power Apps.
Try WPS Office for Seamless Document Management
While dealing with SharePoint's layout limitations, consider using WPS Office for your local document management and creation. WPS Office provides a lightweight, highly compatible, and free alternative to Microsoft Office, making it easy to handle your spreadsheets, presentations, and documents.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website and download the free installation package for your operating system.
- 2. Install the Application: Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to set up WPS Office on your computer.
- 3. Open Your Documents: Launch WPS Office and open your existing Microsoft Office files directly with full format compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use JSON formatting to change card widths in SharePoint Board View?
No, column-formatting JSON does not directly control the card or column width in SharePoint List Board View. The width is strictly determined by the default board layout.
Is there a built-in setting in SharePoint to adjust column width for boards?
Currently, SharePoint does not offer a native, direct setting to customize individual column widths or card sizes in the Board View.
Will zooming out my browser affect other SharePoint web parts?
Yes. When you use Ctrl and the mouse wheel to zoom out and see more cards, it scales down the entire webpage, making text and other web parts smaller as well.
