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How to Hide Author Names in SharePoint Highlighted Content Web Part
Question details
The user is looking for a configuration setting to remove or hide the author names displayed in the Highlighted Content web part when using the grid layout.
- Product
- SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing page layouts and configuring web part display properties on a modern SharePoint site.
- Observed behavior
- SharePoint Online lacks an out-of-the-box configuration option to hide the author's name in the Highlighted Content web part.
Ensure you have Site Owner or Member permissions to edit the SharePoint page, and verify the current layout configuration of your Highlighted Content web part.
Acknowledge the Limitation and Submit Feedback
Since Microsoft does not currently provide a native setting to hide author names in this specific layout, submitting a feature request is the official recommendation.
SharePoint Online modern pages feature structured, out-of-the-box web parts that limit deep layout customization without custom code. The Highlighted Content web part in 'Grid' layout forces the display of the document's author or modifier to maintain metadata visibility.
Click 'Edit' on the top right of your SharePoint page, select the Highlighted Content web part, and click the pencil icon to open the property pane to confirm the absence of an author toggle.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft SharePoint Feedback Community portal.
Search for existing requests regarding hiding author names in the Highlighted Content web part and vote for them, or click to submit a new feature request outlining your specific use case.
Use the Document Library Web Part as an Alternative
If hiding the author name is a strict requirement for your page layout, use the Document Library web part with a custom view instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use custom CSS to hide the author name in modern SharePoint Online pages?
No, modern SharePoint Online pages do not support injecting custom CSS natively via a Script Editor like classic pages did. You would need to deploy a custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) extension, which requires development resources.
Do other layouts in the Highlighted Content web part hide the author?
Generally, no. The out-of-the-box layout options (Grid, List, Carousel, Filmstrip) all have preset metadata fields they display. You cannot easily toggle individual metadata fields like 'Author' on or off natively across these layouts.
Are there third-party web parts that offer this specific feature?
Yes, there are third-party SharePoint web parts available in the Microsoft AppSource store that offer much more granular display controls, including the ability to hide author names and dates, compared to native web parts.
