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How to Remove Descriptions from SharePoint Server 2019 Search Results
Question details
The user needs to remove the text descriptions displayed below search result titles and above URLs in SharePoint Server 2019.
- Product
- SharePoint Server 2019
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Customizing the visual layout of search results to hide or remove snippet descriptions in a SharePoint Server 2019 environment.
- Observed behavior
- Descriptions are currently visible in the search results under the title and above the URL, cluttering the search page layout.
Ensure you have Site Collection Administrator privileges and access to the Master Page Gallery before attempting to modify search display templates.
Post on Microsoft Q&A for Server-Specific Guidance
Since modifying SharePoint Server 2019 search results requires administrative customization of Display Templates, the official recommendation is to seek specialized guidance from the Microsoft Q&A community.
This issue is specific to the on-premises search experience in SharePoint Server 2019, which differs significantly from SharePoint Online. Complex UI changes involving Display Templates are best addressed by SharePoint administrators and developers in dedicated Microsoft forums.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Microsoft Q&A platform.
Search for and select the 'SharePoint Server Management' tag to ensure your question reaches the right experts.
Ask for specific guidance on modifying 'Item Display Templates' to remove descriptions from search results in SharePoint Server 2019.
Customize Search Display Templates Manually
If you are familiar with SharePoint administration, you can directly edit the HTML Display Templates to hide the description field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove search descriptions using the SharePoint UI without coding?
In SharePoint Server 2019, removing the description from classic search results typically requires modifying the underlying HTML Display Templates. There is no simple toggle switch in the UI to hide this specific snippet element.
Does SharePoint Online use the same method to edit search results?
No. SharePoint Online utilizes Microsoft Search and modern result types customized via Adaptive Cards, whereas SharePoint Server 2019 relies on classic HTML and JavaScript Display Templates.
Will editing the default display template affect all my search results?
Modifying the Item_Default.html template will affect the layout of all generic search results. Specific file types like Word documents or PDFs might use their own specific templates (e.g., Item_Word.html) which may also need to be modified individually.
