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How to Fix SharePoint List Properties Web Part Not Working with JSON Views

Phi Hung Vo Oct 19, 2026 869 views

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The SharePoint List Properties web part fails to display data when connected to a JSON-formatted list view.

How to Fix SharePoint List Properties Web Part Not Working with JSON Views

Product: Microsoft SharePoint
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Connecting the List Properties web part to a custom SharePoint list view that utilizes advanced JSON formatting to display list data.
Observed behavior: The List Properties web part shows a blank display with no data when using a JSON-formatted view, but works normally when using standard or custom views without JSON.

Before you start

Ensure you have owner or edit permissions for the SharePoint site pages and that your JSON code is syntactically correct.

Solution 1Recommended

Isolate the Issue by Testing Without JSON Formatting

Verify if the display issue is strictly tied to the JSON formatting by testing the web part with a standard custom view.

The List Properties web part can experience compatibility issues when connected to heavily customized JSON-formatted views. Isolating the view helps determine if the JSON code itself is breaking the data connection.

Create a standard list view

Navigate to your SharePoint list, click the View options menu in the top right, and select 'Save view as' to create a new custom view without applying any JSON formatting.

Connect the List Properties web part

Edit your SharePoint page, add or select the existing List Properties web part, and configure its properties to connect to the newly created standard view.

Verify data display

Publish or republish the SharePoint page, select an item in the list, and check if the List Properties web part now successfully displays the selected item's data.

Isolate the Issue by Testing Without JSON Formatting

Success: If the data appears correctly with the standard view, the issue is confirmed to be isolated to the JSON formatting applied in your original view.

Solution 2

Review and Simplify JSON Code

Modify the JSON formatting to identify unsupported properties causing the web part conflict.

Solution 3

Seek Advanced Microsoft Developer Support

Since custom JSON formatting falls outside standard support boundaries, consult dedicated experts for advanced scenarios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my SharePoint List Properties web part show a blank screen?

This typically occurs if the web part is connected to a list view that uses unsupported or highly customized JSON formatting, which interferes with SharePoint's internal data binding mechanisms.

Can I use JSON formatting in SharePoint without breaking connected web parts?

Yes, basic column formatting usually maintains compatibility. However, complex view-level JSON that significantly alters the list structure or DOM often breaks compatibility with dynamic web parts like List Properties.

How do I remove JSON formatting from a SharePoint list view?

Click the View menu in your list, select 'Format current view', click 'Advanced mode', delete the custom JSON code in the panel, and save the view to restore the default configuration.

Does my choice of web browser affect SharePoint JSON formatting issues?

Generally, no. If a JSON-formatted view fails to load in the List Properties web part, the issue usually persists across all modern browsers (like Edge and Chrome) because it is a backend structural incompatibility, not a browser rendering issue.

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