How to Redirect a Modern SharePoint Form After Saving an Item
Question details
The user wants to automatically redirect users to a different page, such as the site homepage, immediately after they click the standard Save button on a Modern SharePoint list form.
- Product
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Submitting a new item or editing an existing item within a Modern SharePoint list using the default side-panel form.
- Observed behavior
- The default Save button only saves the list item and closes the form pane, keeping the user on the current list view without redirecting them anywhere.
Ensure you have Site Owner or Full Control permissions in your SharePoint environment to customize list forms using Power Apps or deploy SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solutions.
Customize the SharePoint Form with Power Apps
Replacing the default SharePoint form with a customized Power Apps form is the most user-friendly way to modify the Save button's behavior and add custom navigation.
By integrating Power Apps, you gain access to formula-based logic, allowing you to intercept the form submission process and trigger a URL launch immediately after the item is saved.
Navigate to your Modern SharePoint list. Click on 'Integrate' in the top command bar, select 'Power Apps', and then click 'Customize forms'.
Once the Power Apps Studio interface loads, locate and select the form's primary submission button (usually depicted as a checkmark or labeled 'Save').
In the formula bar, modify the OnSelect property by appending the Launch function to the existing SubmitForm command. For example: SubmitForm(SharePointForm1); Launch("https://your-homepage-url.com").
Save your changes in Power Apps and click 'Publish to SharePoint' so the customized form replaces the default list form.
Develop a Custom SPFx Form Customizer
For advanced requirements where Power Apps is not suitable, developers can use the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) to build a custom form that handles specific routing upon submission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I redirect a SharePoint form without using Power Apps or code?
No, standard Modern SharePoint list forms do not have a built-in configuration setting for post-save redirection. You must customize the form using Power Apps, SPFx, or rely on a third-party solution.
Are third-party redirect solutions safe to use in Modern SharePoint?
While third-party web parts or extensions exist to modify form behavior, they are not officially supported by Microsoft. You should review their source, security, and data handling policies carefully before deploying them to your tenant.
Why does the standard SharePoint Save button just close the side panel?
Modern SharePoint operates as a Single Page Application (SPA). The side panel form is deliberately designed to allow users to make quick data entries or edits while keeping them seamlessly anchored to their current list view.
