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How to Fix SharePoint Board View Missing Hide Buckets Option
Question details
The user is experiencing an issue in SharePoint where the Board view displays all buckets and the option to hide or show buckets has disappeared.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Managing list items using the Board view in SharePoint online.
- Observed behavior
- The Board view displays every bucket, and the standard Hide/Show buckets option is completely missing from the interface for a specific list.
Ensure you have the necessary permissions to edit list views in SharePoint and verify that your browser is up to date.
Locate the Hidden Bucket Menu or Check Version Updates
Sometimes the hide/show option is moved under a hover menu or changed in a recent SharePoint interface update.
In some newer SharePoint versions, UI elements are streamlined to save space, meaning bucket configuration settings may only appear on hover.
Navigate to your SharePoint list Board view and hover your mouse pointer directly over the bucket area header.
Wait for the ellipsis (...) menu icon to appear next to the bucket title and click on it.
Look for the 'Hide/Show buckets' option in the drop-down menu and toggle your preferences.
Temporarily Remove View Filters
Clearing applied filters can help determine if custom view settings are causing the buckets to display incorrectly.
Recreate the Board View
If the issue is isolated to a single list and browser troubleshooting fails, the list view itself might be corrupted and needs to be recreated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Hide/Show buckets option disappear in my SharePoint list?
This often happens due to recent SharePoint interface updates, corrupted view settings, or caching issues. In newer versions, the option might be hidden under an ellipsis menu that appears only when hovering over the bucket header.
Does browser caching affect SharePoint list views?
Yes, an outdated browser cache or conflicting browser extensions can cause UI elements like the bucket hide option to disappear. Testing your list in a private browsing or incognito window can help rule this out.
What should I do if recreating the SharePoint view doesn't fix the issue?
If clearing filters, changing browsers, and recreating the view do not resolve the issue, it may be a tenant-level bug or a staged update roll-out affecting your list. You should contact Microsoft SharePoint support and provide screenshots of your list configuration.
