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How to Display a Specific SharePoint List View in an Embedded Web Part

Ayan Masood Sep 30, 2026 869 views

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The user wants to embed a SharePoint list from another site into a web part and display a specific custom view rather than the default view.

How to Display a Specific SharePoint List View in an Embedded Web Part

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Embedding a SharePoint list from a different site using an Embed web part and trying to force it to show a customized view.
Observed behavior: The embedded web part defaults to the 'All Items' view. Using the specific view URL either returns a 404 error or continues to display the entire list.

Before you start

Ensure you have the necessary 'Read' permissions for both the source SharePoint site and the specific list view you intend to embed.

Solution 1Recommended

Format and Encode the View URL Correctly

Use this solution to ensure the Embed web part correctly reads your custom view parameters by removing or encoding spaces in the view name.

A common reason for embedded SharePoint lists defaulting to 'All Items' or throwing a 404 error is the presence of spaces in the custom view name. Browsers and web parts often struggle to parse unencoded spaces in URLs.

Navigate to the custom view

Go to the source SharePoint list and select the specific custom view you want to embed from the view dropdown menu.

Remove or encode spaces in the view name

If your view is named with spaces (e.g., 'Change Current Week'), go to List Settings and rename the view to remove spaces entirely (e.g., 'ChangeCurrentWeek'). Alternatively, you can manually replace the spaces with '%20' in the URL.

Copy the correct URL

Copy the complete URL directly from the browser's address bar while actively looking at the custom view. Do not use the URL found inside the List Settings page, as that points to the configuration menu.

Paste the URL into the Embed web part

Navigate to your target SharePoint page, edit the page, and paste the copied URL into the Embed web part properties. Ensure there are no line breaks in the pasted URL.

Format and Encode the View URL Correctly

Verify Permissions: Always double-check that the audience viewing the target page also has adequate permissions to view the source list; otherwise, the web part will appear blank or show an access denied error.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my embedded SharePoint view return a 404 error?

A 404 error typically occurs when the URL contains unencoded spaces in the view name. To fix this, either rename the view to eliminate spaces or replace every space in the URL with '%20'.

Can I use the URL from List Settings to embed a view?

No, the URL found in List Settings points to the backend configuration page of the view. You must copy the URL from your browser's address bar while actually looking at the generated list view.

Will an embedded list view update automatically when the source data changes?

Yes, the Embed web part acts as a window to the source list. Any changes made to the list items or the view configuration on the source site will be reflected in the embedded web part upon refreshing the page.

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