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How to Display More Information in a SharePoint Modern Calendar

Olivia Miller Sep 28, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to display additional list columns and details in the View Event panel of a modern SharePoint Calendar when an event is selected.

How to Display More Information in a SharePoint Modern Calendar

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Customizing the modern Calendar view to show extra details like leave or sick-day information for specific events.
Observed behavior: The default View Event panel displays limited information and lacks a built-in option to add or customize additional fields.

Before you start

Ensure you have the necessary edit permissions for the SharePoint list and calendar view to create new columns and modify view settings.

Solution 1Recommended

Use a Calculated Column to Combine Event Information

Since the View Event panel cannot be customized directly, you can combine multiple data fields into the event title using a calculated column.

SharePoint currently does not provide a built-in feature to add custom columns to the modern View Event panel. As a workaround, you can use the CONCATENATE function to merge the details you need into a single calculated column, which is then set as the calendar item's title to display the extra information directly on the calendar interface.

Open List Settings

Navigate to your SharePoint Calendar, click on the settings gear icon in the top right corner, and select 'List Settings'.

Create a Calculated Column

Scroll down and click 'Create column'. Give your column a descriptive name and choose 'Calculated (calculation based on other columns)' as the data type.

Enter the Formula

In the formula box, enter a formula using the CONCATENATE function (for example: =CONCATENATE(Title, " - ", LeaveType)) to combine the required information fields, then save the new column.

Edit the Calendar View

Return to your calendar, click on the view dropdown menu in the command bar, and select 'Edit current view'.

Apply the New Column

Under the 'Title of items on Calendar' section, select your newly created calculated column from the dropdown menu and save the view settings.

Feature Limitations: This method displays extra information in the calendar event title but does not directly modify the View Event side panel.

Solution 2

Double-Click to View the Full List Form

Access all custom columns and extended event details by bypassing the quick View Event panel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use SharePoint Framework (SPFx) to customize the View Event panel?

Yes, while out-of-the-box settings do not allow customization, developers can use SharePoint Framework (SPFx) to create custom field customizers or application customizers to modify how event data is displayed if you have coding experience.

Will Microsoft add native customization for the View Event panel in the future?

Microsoft continually updates SharePoint based on user feedback. You can submit or vote for this feature request on the official Microsoft SharePoint Feedback Portal to encourage its future development.

Why does my calculated column display an error in the calendar view?

This usually occurs if the calculated column references a data type that isn't supported in formulas, or if there is a syntax error in your CONCATENATE function. Double-check your formula syntax in the SharePoint List Settings.

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